Lt. John J. Griffin, Jr. / USS Emmons Memorial Scholarship

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Two $2500 scholarships are awarded each year and possible $500 honorable mention awards as outlined in the application. The 2024 application deadline was May 31, 2024. The scholarships were awarded at the annual reunion.

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Mission Statement:

The Scholarship Program was established to help preserve, maintain and promote the legacy of the 60 courageous men who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of their ship and shipmates on April 6, 1945 during the battle of Okinawa. Their fighting spirit and that of the surviving USS Emmons crew members led by Lt. John J. Griffin was in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Navy and must be preserved for the benefit of future generations of Americans.

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Applying for the Scholarship:

Applications for the scholarships are available annually to:

1) Direct, lineal descendants of one who served aboard the USS Emmons, and

2) Direct, lineal descendants of a sibling of any childless crew member who lost his life as a result of the April 6, 1945 attack at Okinawa.

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The 2025 Application will be available January 1, 2025.

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