(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander James Lloyd Griffin, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron 13 (RVAH-13), embarked in U.S.S. KITTY HAWK (CVW-11), in action over Southeast Asia in 1967. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CommanderBatallion:
Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron 13 (RVAH-13)Division:
U.S.S. Kitty Hawk (CVW-11)Action Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander James Lloyd Griffin, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron 13 (RVAH-13), embarked in U.S.S. KITTY HAWK (CVW-11), in action over Southeast Asia in 1967. His gallant and untiring devotion to duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CommanderDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
May 19, 1967 – May 21, 1967
Commander James Lloyd Griffin, United States Navy, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from May 19, 1967 until his death in captivity on May 21, 1967.