Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Henry Harold Griffis
Add photo

Henry Harold Griffis 1920 - 2001

Henry Harold Griffis of San Antonio, Bexar County, TX was born on August 14, 1920. He was married to Martha Angus Carroll, and had children Catherine Pearl Griffis, David William Griffis, and Laura Louise Griffis. Henry Griffis died at age 81 years old on September 5, 2001, and was buried on September 11, 2001 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Section W Site 1789 Harry Wurzbach Road, in San Antonio.
Henry Harold Griffis
San Antonio, Bexar County, TX 78209
August 14, 1920
September 5, 2001
Male
Looking for another Henry Griffis?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Henry.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Henry Harold Griffis' History: 1920 - 2001

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 08/14
    1920

    Birthday

    August 14, 1920
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Early Life & Education

    Texas Tech Trinity University
  • Religious Beliefs

    Presbyterian
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: LT COL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii, Korea
  • Professional Career

    Teacher high school
  • 09/5
    2001

    Death

    September 5, 2001
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • 09/11
    2001

    Gravesite & Burial

    September 11, 2001
    Funeral date
    Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Section W Site 1789 Harry Wurzbach Road, in San Antonio, Tx 78209
    Burial location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Henry

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1920, in the year that Henry Harold Griffis was born, on January 1, over 6000 people were arrested and put in prison because they were suspected of being communists. . Many had to be released in a few weeks and only 3 guns were found in their homes. The U.S. Department of Justice "red hunt" netted thousands of "radicals" and suspected "communists" and aliens were deported. But the "hunt" ended after Attorney General Palmer forecast a massive radical uprising on May Day and the day passed without incident.
Did you know?
In 1931, he was just 11 years old when on May 1st, the Empire State Building opened in New York City. At 1,454 feet (including the roof and antenna), it was the tallest building in the world until the World Trade Center's North Tower was built in 1970. (It is now the 34th tallest.) Opening at the beginning of the Great Depression, most of the offices in the Empire State Building remained unoccupied for years and the observation deck was an equal source of revenue and kept the building profitable.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Henry Griffis' Family Tree & Friends

Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Henry's Friends

Friends of Henry Friends can be as close as family. Add Henry's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
1 Follower & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top