Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fireman First Class Hiram Dennis Harris
U.S. Navy
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
1. Fireman First Class Hiram Dennis Harris Marker
Died in service
World War II
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 33° 14.557′ N, 84° 15.875′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of South Hill Street (Business U.S. 19) and West Oak Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 S Hill St, Griffin GA 30224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pfc. Robert Kennedy (here, next to this marker); Cpl. Linwood P. Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); P.F.C. C.W. Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Staff Sgt. William F. Corley (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rotary International (about 600 feet away); Sgt. William R. Coulter, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pvt. Charles L. Awtry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sgt. Hoke S. Cooley, Sr. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.
More about this marker. Plaque is part of Honor Our KIA, a community initiative to commemorate Griffin and Spalding County soldiers who have died during combat since World War I. Each plaque is accompanied by a QR code
this page online
Regarding Fireman First Class Hiram Dennis Harris. He was among the 1,117 sailors aboard the USS Arizona who died in the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor. Eight younger brothers followed him into military service during World War II and the Korean War, but he was the only one to die in service.
Also see . . . Fireman First Class Hiram Dennis Harris. Biography by Honor Our KIA. (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Additional keywords. Pearl Harbor
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
2. Fireman First Class Hiram Dennis Harris Marker
Featured marker is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
