John Griffith (aviator)
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| John Sharpe Griffith | |
|---|---|
| 26 November 1898 – 14 October 1974 | |
| Place of birth | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Place of death | Riverhead, New York, USA |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Years of service | 1917 - 1921 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 60 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | British Distinguished Flying Cross with Bar, Russian Order of Saint Vladimir |
| Other work | Served as colonel in USAAF in World War II |
Lieutenant (later Colonel) John Sharpe Griffith was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories. Post war, he flew for the White Army forces in Russia. He returned to service during World War II, and finally retired in 1956.[1]
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