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Archie H. Griffin

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TypePerson
Born1913-08-10
Died1975-04-28
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era
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Person
Born
1913-08-10
Died
1975-04-28
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Summary

Archie H. Griffin was born on Beaver Island August 10, 1913, served in Europe during World War II, and died April 28, 1975.

Evidence and limits

The source is a newspaper obituary and does not supply civil or military records.

Sources

  1. Reports Archie H. Griffin’s August 10, 1913 Beaver Island birth, April 28, 1975 death, Purple Heart World War II service, Grand Rapids Press employment, wife, children, siblings, and May 2 funeral. It does not provide civil or military records. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
    data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1975-05_Beaver-Beacon
  2. The held combined issue confirms the obituary and reported service history.
    data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1975-05_Beaver-Beacon

Added 3 August 2026. Recent changes

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Beaver Island Archive, “Archie H. Griffin”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/people/archie-h-griffin/, accessed [date], citing Beaver Beacon, May–June 1975, “Archie Griffin.” (and 1 further source listed on the page).

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