World War II Honoree

Cliff C. Morris, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Wilmington, North Carolina

Honored By

Susan Morris Milholland

Relationship

Daughter

PILOTED B-17'S WITH THE 15TH AIR FORCE, 32ND SQUADRON, 301ST BOMB GROUP; STATIONED IN FOGGIA, ITALY. FLEW OVER 25 MISSIONS OVER SOUTHERN ITALY AND NORTHERN AFRICA FROM 1944 TO 1945. ON DECEMBER 11, 1944 SHIP WAS BADLY DAMAGED BY ENEMY FLACK AND SUCCESSFULLY CRASH LANDED. EVADED CAPTURE AND SECURED THE RESCUE OF THE CREW. RECEIVED THE AIR MEDAL AND 2 DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSSES.