South Yorkshire Times, September 26, 1942

News Awaited.

News is anxiously awaited by his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Griffin, 29, Washington Street, Mexborough, of Pte. Albert Griffin, reported missing in the Middle East since June 4th.

He has served with the East Yorks. Regiment overseas for 18 months.

The family would be grateful to hear from relations or friends of prisoners of war if by any chance his name is mentioned in their letters home.

His wife lives at 7, Park View, Wath Road, Mexborough and there is a baby daughter 12 months old.

From: CWGC

Private Albert Griffin

Service Number 4346531

East Yorkshire Regiment 4th Battalion

Date of death June 1st 1942 aged 25 years

Buried or commemorated at Alamein Memorial, Column 58. Egypt

Son of Harry and Matilda Griffin, husband of Annie Griffin of Mexborough

South Yorkshire Times, June 5th 1948

ON ACTIVE SERVICE – IN MEMORIUM

Griffin – In loving memory of a dear son and brother, missing presumed killed June 4th 1942 (M.E.F.)

He sleeps in a garden where white crosses stand

Where heroes have fallen in some foreign land

He lives with us in memory still

Not just today, but always will