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Robert Griffin graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1878. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    Bureau of Steam Engineering

    Action Date:

    World War I

    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Robert Stanislaus Griffin, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering in connection with the design, building, and upkeep of machinery for new vessels and vessels in commission.