World War II Honoree

Franklin Redmond Morrison, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Camden, New Jersey

Honored By

Edward Milford

Relationship

Archivist

Entered Active Service 9 February 1942 at Camden New Jersey. Served in Foreign Service with the United States Army, 45th Infantry Division, 180th Infantry Regiment, Company H. Was a POW but escaped and returned to Service. Was wounded in action in Italy March of 1944. Discharged from Service June 1944 due to injury. Received the Purple Heart and the Europe/Africa/Middle East Medal with 3 Stars.