1942 - 1968 (25 years)
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Griffith, Robert Smith |
| Birth |
26 Dec 1942 |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
GRIF.R001 |
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70784946 |
| Military Service |
Viet Nam War, Staff Sergeant, United States Army [1] |
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Robert Smith Griffith (1942-1968)
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United States Army
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United States Army
Prior to the establishment of the "Department of the Army Emblem", there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Seal had traditionally been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for public display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, the Secretary of the Army approved the emblem design as the… |
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
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Staff Sergeant (abbreviated as SSG) (paygrade E-6), United States Army
(Sep 1959-2019)
Also commands a squad (9 to 10 Soldiers). Often has one or more SGTs under their leadership. Responsible for developing, maintaining and utilizing the full range of his Soldiers' potential.
Source: http://www.usamilitarymedals.com/ |
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Vietnam War
(1955-1975)
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United States of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present)
This is the current flag of the United States. This flag became the official United States flag in 1960 when a star was added for the State of Hawaii. It replaced the short-lived 49-star flag (July 4, 1959 - July 3, 1960) honoring the State of Alaska. An Executive Order by President Eisenhower provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine… |
| Death |
19 Feb 1968 |
Laos  |
| Cause: Helicopter Crash |
| Burial |
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia [1] |
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Headstone, Dye, Melvin C.; Glover, Douglas J.; and Griffith, Robert S.
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Headstone, Dye, Melvin C.; Glover, Douglas J.; and Griffith, Robert S.
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Headstone, Dye, Melvin C.; Glover, Douglas J.; and Griffith, Robert S.
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| Person ID |
I49979 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified |
16 Jun 2023 |
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 | Burial - - Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia |
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| Sources |
- [S14634] http://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Dye, Melvin C.; Glover, Douglas J.; and Griffith, Robert S., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40637220/melvin-carnills-dye), none. (Reliability: 2).
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