World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Roy W. Morling
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Galesburg, Illinois
Honored By
Susan Marek
Relationship
Daughter
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE E COMPANY OF THE 12TH INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION OF THE FIRST ARMY UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL HODGES. DRAFTED AND INDUCTED ON DECEMBER 27, 1943 AT THE AGE OF 18. FOUGHT ON FRONT LINE SEPTEMBER 27, 1944 AS ASSISTANT BAR MAN. WOUNDED DECEMBER 4, 1944 NEAR TOWN OF DUREN, GERMANY. DECORATED WITH PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.