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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Maurice D. 'Chris' Morley

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Ballston Spa, New York

Honored By

M. J. Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1942 AND SERVED TWO YEARS AND NINE MONTHS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF WAR ON THE USS ESSEX CV-9 AS AN AIRCRAFT GUNNER. AWARDED A BRONZE STAR, 14 BATTLE STARS, 12 FOR THE PACIFIC AND 2 FOR THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED OCTOBER 19, 1945.