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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward F. Morris

Hometown

Konawa, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER ABOARD THE DESTROYER USS PORTER (DD-800). HIS SHIP SAILED FOR DUTY OFF ADAK, ALASKA IN THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1944. ON NOVEMBER 21, 1944, HIS DESTROYER MADE AN OFFENSIVE SWEEP AGAINST THE KURIL ISLANDS, NORTH OF JAPAN. SURVIVED THE SINKING OF THE USS PORTER IN JUNE, 1945. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.