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Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Griffin, Leo Patrick
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Description area
Dates of existence
1890-1918
History
Leo Patrick Griffin was born on February 7, 1890 in Arthur, Ontario. At the time of his enlistment (June 4, 1916) he was a marine engineer, becoming a member of the 211th Overseas Battalion. Pte Griffin was killed in action on August 26, 1918 and was buried in the Wancourt (France) British Cemetery. At the time of his death he was with the 28th Battalion.