World War II Honoree

Gail Hallman Morrison, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Ellwood City, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Louis C. Morrison

Relationship

Son

SEABEES; HE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN HIS SHIP WAS ATTACKED. RECEIVED PRESIDENTIAL DECORATION FOR OUTSTANDING VALOR FOR EXECUTING ASSAULTS AGAINST JAPANESE POSITIONS ON TULAGI, GAVUTU, GUADALCANAL, TANAMBOGO, FLORIDA ISLAND AND THE BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS. HE SERVED IN THE 6TH BATTALION LATER BEING HOSPITALIZED IN NEW HEBRIDES AND NEW ZEALAND.