Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Frederick Griffin
In memory of:
Flying Officer William Frederick Griffin
April 18, 1955
Chatham, New Brunswick
Military Service
48124
31
Air Force
No. 1 (Fighter) Operational Training Unit
1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp (CVSM), War Medal, Defence Medal
Additional Information
August 1, 1923
Port Rowan, Ontario
October 25, 1951
Hamilton, Ontario
Son of the late William and Florence Annie (nee Brown) Griffin of Hamilton, Ontario. Husband of Jean (nee Wilson) Griffin and father of Douglas, Paul, and Janice Griffin.
Commemorated on Page 70 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HAMILTON (WOODLAND) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada
Grave 2, Plot 483, Section 24
Hamilton Woodland Cemetery borders the Hamilton Harbour. From downtown Hamilton, follow York Boulevard past Hamilton Cemetery, across the bridge, and turn right at Plains Road. Exit Plains Road at Spring Gardens Road. Follow Spring Gardens and the cemetery will be on your left.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of William Frederick Griffin
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