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Maj. Thomas "Tom" Griffin

Age 96

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CINCINNATI (AP) - A B-25 bomber navigator in the daring World War II attack on mainland Japan has died. Maj. Thomas "Tom" Griffin was 96, and his death leaves four surviving Doolittle's Raiders.

Griffin died Tuesday in a VA nursing home. Funeral services are March 9.

Griffin was among 80 volunteers for the April 18, 1942, mission. The bombing run by land-based planes that took off from an aircraft carrier at sea was credited with lifting American morale and shaking Japan in Pearl Harbor's aftermath.

Griffin parachuted over China and eluded capture, eventually returning to service on bombing runs from North Africa. His plane was shot down in 1943, and he spent nearly two years in a German prison camp.

He was preceded in death by his wife, and survived by two sons.

DAN SEWELL, Associated Press


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Rest in peace Sir

101st Airborne Division Reunion, Lexington, Kentucky -2011

I was honored to meet Tom Griffin at our 101st Airborne Division reunion in Lexington, Kentucky. An inspiration to us all. God Bless !! - Stephen Wiehe, Author, G-Day, Rendezvous with Eagles.

Another hero has fallen. I only just today learned of Major Griffin's passing.
Thank you for your service, Major.

May the god of comfort be a source of strength for your family at this difficult time. 2Corn 1:3, 4. Deepest Sympathy, Sue, Concord, NC

You were a real inspiration when my grandson,daughter and I met you at a DAR-SAR Meeting. We had our photo made with you. It was one of the greatest moments of my life! May you rest in Peace. Thanks for your Great Service to our Country.

Our family's deepest condolences - my dad - Gene Herr - has been waiting 4 years to the month to start remembering college days,fishing trips to Michigan and lots of years of friendship. He truly loved your dad, as did we all who got to know him.
Fondly,
Nancy Herr Wallace

I met Tom Griffin in early 1970 at the time I did not realize what a hero he was
but what a smart business man he was.When
the payroll got to much for me at Hader
Hardware we called upon Tom. I worked
with Tom closely several years. He taught
me what I did not know about accounting.
Not only my National Hero but also Business Hero. God Bless
Pat Segbers-Cincinnati,Ohio

Dear Griffin Family,
We have just learned of the passing of your dear Thomas Griffin. We are saddened each time we hear that another great Kriegy patriot and hero is gone. We so appreciate their service and sacrifices on behalf of our nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be strengthened and sustained by wonderful memories.