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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William A. Morrison

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Westmont, Illinois

Honored By

Mr. Herbert M. Morrison

Relationship

Brother

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served in Boston, Massachusetts from 1942 to 1943. In 1943, assigned to the USS Mojave CGC-W47. North Atlantic convoy duty and submarine patrol. Crossed the Arctic Circle on October 19, 1943. Served on the USS Big Horn and the USS Anemone from December 1943 to September 1944. U.S. Coast Guard Amphibious Force, 7th Flotilla, 1944-1945. Crossed the Equator and initiated October 13, 1944. Assigned to LST-68, Luzon, Philippines. Lingayen Gulf, January 11 to 13, 1945. Panay Island, D-Day, March 18, 1945. Negros Island, D-Day, March 29, 1945. Petty Officer 3rd Class, Motor Machinist's Mate.