Robert Melville Griffin

Background

Griffin, Robert Melville was born on May 23, 1890 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Robert Stanislaws and Helena (Laube) Griffin.

Education

Student Swavely Preparatory School, 1906-1907, Bachelor of Science, Naval Academy, 1911, post-graduate work, 1916-1917.

Career

And advanced through the grades to v. admiral as commander Naval Forces Far East. Retired 1951; president Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, from 1951.

Membership

Club: Chevy Chase.

Connections

Married Mary McKay Hemming, December 16, 1924. Children: Patricia Hemming (Mistress Frank Gum Sterrett), Robert M. Commissioned.

Father:: Robert Stanislaws Griffin
Mother:: Helena (Laube) Griffin
Spouse:: Mary McKay Hemming
child:: Patricia Hemming Griffin (Mistress Frank Gum Sterrett)
child:: Robert M. Commd Griffin

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Born

March 23, 1890
Died

January 30, 1976 (aged 85)
Nationality
American

Awards

Awarded Navy Cross, World War (service overseas). Legion Merit with star for second award. Officer, Order of the Crown (Belgium).

Awarded Navy Cross, World War (service overseas). Legion Merit with star for second award. Officer, Order of the Crown (Belgium).

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