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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward K. Morse

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Attleboro, Massachusetts

Honored By

George Weck

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WHILE STATIONED ON FIRE ISLAND AND ASSIGNED TO PATROL THE LONG ISLAND COAST, PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT ACTIVATED HIS DIVISION IN 1941 AND HE FOUGHT AS AN ARMY INFANTRYMAN WITH THE 26TH 'YANKEE' DIVISION IN EUROPE. UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL GEORGE PATTON, HE WAS WOUNDED IN THE ARM DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN 1944 AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. HONORABLE DISCHARGE IN 1946.