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Navy Federal Credit Union
Loyd
Eugene
Griffis
1905

–

May 25, 1982

Born:

Alzada

, 

Montana

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

After serving as a Medical Officer in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Medical Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 46 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Medical Corps) Loyd Eugene Griffis, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Griffis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.