Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pfc. Merrill J. Goddard
U.S. Army
Died in service
World War II
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 33° 14.981′ N, 84° 15.465′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of East Broad Street and North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 432 E Broad 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. 1st Lt. Thomas R. Dallas, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Cpl. Charlie L. Hand, Jr. (here, next to this marker); PFC. Harry E. Tate (here, next to this marker); Sgt. Hugh Dorsey Johnson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2nd Lt. Johnnie Eugene Jackson (about 300 feet away); Pvt. Aaron C. Bailey (about 300 feet away); Sgt. Ravel A. Apple (about 300 feet away); PFC. Wyley Hoyt Hand (about 500 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 soldier's biography on the project's website.
Also see . . . PFC Merrill J. Goddard. Biography by Honor Our KIA. (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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 68 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.