Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pvt. Rufus Jack Thompson
U.S. Army
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
1. Pvt. Rufus Jack Thompson Marker
Died in service
World War II
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 33° 14.922′ N, 84° 15.544′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Solomon Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Solomon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 E Solomon St, Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pvt. Joe V. McDonald (a few steps from this marker); PFC. Wyley Hoyt Hand (a few steps from this marker); Sgt. Ravel A. Apple (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Aaron C. Bailey (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2nd Lt. Johnnie Eugene Jackson (about 300 feet away); Sgt. Hugh Dorsey Johnson (about 300 feet away); Pvt. Robert A. Underwood (about 400 feet away); Pvt. Robert Lewis Stephens (about 400 feet 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 that links to the
this page online
Also see . . . Pvt Rufus Jack Thompson. Biography by Honor Our KIA. (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
2. Pvt. Rufus Jack Thompson Marker
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 31 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
