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HERO OF BALAKLAVA DEAD

Among the victims of the tornado was Thomas Griffin ex-policeman, ex-soldier and at one time a member of the famous Six Hundred which made the equally famous charge at Balaklava. He and three daughters were caught like rats in a trap at their home on Seventh street, and were crushed beneath the walls. Griffin was one of the best known men in the city, and served on the police force for nearly eight years. During this time he was stationed at the approach to the Eads Bridge and was known by sight to thousands of strangers who visited the town. Griffin served with the Light Brigade during the battles of Balaklava, Inkerman, Sebastopol and Lucknow. At the time of his death he was wearing medals received for bravery in each of these battles.