World War II Honoree

Treffle P. Morel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Haverhill, Massachusetts

Honored By

Christopher P. Montagna

ENLISTED IN THE ARMY IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS ON AUGUST 2, 1943. HE SERVED WITH THE 103RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 43RD INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE DIED ON MAY 19, 1945 FROM WOUNDS SUFFERED DURING BATTLE ON THE ISLAND OF LUZON. HE IS BURIED AT THE MANILA AMERICAN CEMETERY LOCATED AT FORT BONIFACIO , MANILA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY, PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR FOR BRAVERY DURING COMBAT.