World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Martin Dirk Moritz
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Benson, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Michele McCullough
Relationship
Daughter
AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS BY GENERAL PATTON. HE WAS A MEDIC WHO HAD HIS ARM NEARLY SEVERED BY A GERMAN ROUND. HE CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT TO GIVE AID TO A DYING SOLDIER. HE CONTINUED WORKING AND WAS TAKEN TO AN AID STATION 24 HOURS LATER. INVASION OF CASABLANCA AND SICILY.