Birth : 5 Sep 1915 Coldwater, Comanche County, Kansas, USA
Death : 19 Jun 1944 France
Burial : Crown Hill Cemetery, Coldwater, Comanche County, USA
Coordinate : 37.2708015, -99.2944031
Description : United States Navy Ensign Griffith was killed during invasion on French Coast. He had been in England for several months practicing for the big invasion of Europe. On July 17, two days before he was killed, Bill wrote his parents from England that he would have a big job on in a few days and would have a letter of interest to write them.

The details surrounding his death are not yet known but it is thought that death occurred as a result of enemy bombing or gunfire while unloading troops on French soil.

Ensign Griffith graduated from Coldwater High School in... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Ens William M. “Bill” Griffith's memorial?

    Ens William M. “Bill” Griffith's memorial is located at: Crown Hill Cemetery, Coldwater, Comanche County, USA.

  • When did Ens William M. “Bill” Griffith death?

    Ens William M. “Bill” Griffith death on 19 Jun 1944 in France

  • Where are the coordinates of the Ens William M. “Bill” Griffith's memorial?

    Latitude: 37.2708015
    Longitude: -99.2944031

Family Members:

Parent

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Bert Baldwin Griffith

(1882 - 1965)

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Lena Uhl Griffith

(1889 - 1972)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Crown Hill Cemetery
Coldwater, Comanche County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2708015, -99.2944031

2. Willie Darrow Gravesite
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Coordinate: 37.2403230, -99.3280850

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Coordinate: 37.2296982, -99.2397003

4. Wilmore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.3431015, -99.2097015

5. Avilla Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1272011, -99.3507996

6. Protection Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2125015, -99.4946976

7. Protection Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1188640, -99.4790610

8. Evansville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1292629, -99.0584482

9. Moores Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2285100, -99.0026300

10. Lexington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.3231010, -99.5841980

11. Soldier Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4546113, -99.0485860

12. Belvidere Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4550018, -99.0488968

13. Rosa Smith Grave Site
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Coordinate: 37.5283300, -99.1697200

14. Wyman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4856800, -99.0743680

15. Bethel Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 37.5578310, -99.3393690

16. Coy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.9721700, -99.3029700

17. Lacy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2383930, -98.9115870

18. McMoran Cemetery
Coldwater, Comanche County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0118700, -99.0777600

19. Old Sun City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.3845140, -98.9203620

20. Aetna Cemetery
Barber County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0922012, -98.9555969

21. Cowboy Cemetery
Woods County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9664001, -99.1492004

22. Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.3988890, -98.9130560

23. Sunnyside Cemetery
Sun City, Barber County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3814011, -98.9024963

24. Louisita Lee Gravesite
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Coordinate: 37.4687800, -98.9548600