US PARAS Morris, Duane Winton

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Morris
  • FORENAME
Duane Winton
  • UNIT
508 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company B)
  • RANK
Second Lieutenant
  • NUMBER
0-886873
  • DATE OF DEATH
2nd October 1944
  • AGE
22
  • GRAVESITE
Eastlawn Cemetery, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin Veterans Section Block 1 Column 1 Grave 18
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Summit County, Ohio
born 01.02.1922, Summit, Ohio, USA
wife Dolly J. Morris of 626 School Street, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Battlefield Commission
KIA Wylerbaan, Holland
 

DATE OF DEATH:

02-Oct-1944

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/morris-duane-w.38240/

CITATION:

Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Duane W. Morris (ASN: 35398054), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy at Normandy, France, from 6 June 1944 to 7 July 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/91264
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