Charles D. Griffin

Charles D. Griffin
Admiral Charles D. Griffin, commander in chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe, 1965–1968.
Nickname(s)Don
Born(1906-01-12)January 12, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 26, 1996(1996-06-26) (aged 90)
Melvin Village, New Hampshire
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1927–1968
RankAdmiral
CommandsUnited States Naval Forces Europe
Allied Forces Southern Europe
United States Seventh Fleet
Carrier Division 4
USS Oriskany (CVA-34)
USS Croatan (CVE-25)
Carrier Air Group 9
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Alma materUniversity of Michigan

Admiral Charles Donald Griffin (January 12, 1906 – June 26, 1996) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy who served as commander in chief of United States Naval Forces Europe from 1963 to 1965 and as commander in chief of Allied Forces Southern Europe from 1965 to 1968.