Spc. Christopher T. Griffin, R.I.P.

Name: Army Spc. Christopher T. Griffin

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Age: 24

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From: Kincheloe, Mich.

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Assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

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Incident: Army Spc. Christopher T. Griffin died Oct. 3 in Kamdesh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his contingency outpost with small arms, rocket-propelled grenade and indirect fires. Also killed were Sgt. Justin T. Gallegos, Sgt. Joshua M. Hardt, Sgt. Joshua J. Kirk, Spc. Stephan L. Mace, Staff Sgt. Vernon W. Martin, Sgt. Michael P. Scusa and Pfc. Kevin C. Thomson.

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Died: October 03, 2009

Spc. Christopher T. Griffin was killed October 3 in Afghanistan when his combat outpost was attacked by enemy insurgents. He and eight fellow soldiers lost their lives in the battle.

Specialist Christopher Griffin was a proud soldier, who left for the Army right after high school graduation. Griffin's home town in Michigan is now naming a street after him. "He was quiet, unassuming and always wanted to succeed," says his Algebra teacher.

Twenty-four-year-old Griffin joined the Army June 29, 2004. He was serving his second tour of duty at the time he was killed. He served in Iraq from October 2006 – December 2007. He deployed to Afghanistan on May 22, 2009.

Spc. Griffin was a soldier in Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Griffin received several awards for serving honorably during his five years in the service. He had received the following awards:
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star
Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon - 2
NATO Medal
Combat Action Badge

Griffin was a native of Kincheloe, Michigan.

Griffin's home town in Michigan is now naming a street after him.