World War II Honoree

William Val Morgan

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Denver, Colorado

Honored By

Orville L. Kline

Relationship

Friend

Rank: Seaman First Class. He was inducted into the United States Navy February 26, 1943, at Denver, Colorado with Basic Military Training at the U.S. Naval Training Station San Diego, California. Upon his graduation from Boot Camp and with additional training; he was transferred to an unknown United States Navy Warship for duty. June 28, 1946 he was reported “Missing-in-Action” or Buried at Sea along with his gallant crew members, gone without a trace and will “Remain on Eternal Patrol”. In remembrance of the brave, his name is permanently inscribed in the tablets of the missing, memorialized at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines. In his Memory, this American Patriot was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously for his Heroism, and ultimate sacrifice. He served his Country with Pride and Honor.