World War II Honoree

Edward P. Morris, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Merchantville, New Jersey

Honored By

A Grateful American

SERVED WITH THE 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION PARATROOPERS. HE RECEIVED MOUNTAIN CLIMBING AND RESCUE TRAINING WHILE STATIONED IN COLORADO. LATER IN AUSTRIA HE WAS A SKI INSTRUCTOR. RECIPIENT OF THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN, PURPLE HEART, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE WITH STAR.