Taylor Co., TX - Obituaries - Cpl. Guy W. Griffin *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************** The Abilene Reporter News Abilene, Taylor County, Texas Saturday, January 15, 1944 2nd Abilenian Arawe Victim Cpl. Guy W. Griffin, 26, has been listed as killed in action in the Arawe area of New Britain. His wife, Mrs. Wanda Griffin, 311 Elm, was notified of his death by the War Department Friday. Mr. and Mrs. V.B. Voyles, 1201 South 13th, were notified of the death of their son, Cpl. Vernon J. Voyles, 23, in that area on Thursday. Both young men had served with the Texas cavalry organization since it was mobilized here in November, 1940. Griffin, a native of Peacock, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Griffin, Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Abilene. Surviving: his wife, 13 month old daughter, parents, brother - Jack Griffin of Stamford; 2 sisters - Juanita and Lois of Long Beach; grandmother - Mrs. G.H. Griffin of Abilene; uncle - Guy Griffin; aunt - Ruby Griffin of Abilene.