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Morris, Lyle H.

Date of birth:
September 3rd, 1920 (Derby, United States)
Date of death:
October 25th, 1942
Buried on:
American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Lyle H. Morris was bornon September 3rd, 1920 as the son to Otis W. Morris and Lepta G. Morris. After his education he entered service with the U.S. Navy on October 22nd, 1940. He was killed in action during a Japanese attack on October 25th, 1942. His name is being commemorated at the Tablets of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery, Filippijnen.

Career:
?: Derby High School;
?: American Institute of Business, Des Moines;
October 22nd, 1940: U.S. Navy;
?: U.S.S. Enterprise.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Storekeeper 1st Class
Purple Heart

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