LT. J. MORRIS GETS FIVE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS TO AIR MEDAL
An Eighth Air Force Bomber Station, England—First Lieutenant John T. Morris, 20, of LeMars, bombardier on a B-17 Flying Fortress has been awarded the 5th oak leaf cluster to the air medal at this 8th air force base in England. The presentation was made by his group commander, Lieut. Colonel Wm. J. Wrigglesworth, of Eau Claire, Wis.
Lt. Morris is the son of Dr. and Mrs. James Morris of 500 First Avenue SW, LeMars. He received his bombardier’s wings in March, 1944.
The official citation read, “For meritorious achievement while participating in heavy bombardment missions in the air offensive against the enemy over continental Europe. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by Lt. Morris upon these occasions reflect great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.”
Source: LeMars Globe-Post, January 15, 1945
MORE PICTURES OF PLYMOUTH COUNTYANS IN UNIFORMED SERVICES
Source: The LeMars Globe-Post, January 29, 1945 (photograph only)
Lieut. John Morris Home From Many Missions Over Europe
Lt. John T. Morris, son of Dr. and Mrs. James Morris at 500 First avenue S.W., arrived home Saturday morning for a 21-day leave with his family.
Lt. Morris is a bombardier with the Eighth Air Force and has recently completed his missions from England. He left for overseas duty in June, 1944, and upon completion of his leave will report to Santa Ana, California, for reassignment.
Source: The LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, May 1, 1945 (photo included)
***Further Research:
John Tufts Morris was born July 16, 1924 to James and Ruth Tufts Morris.
Source: ancestry.com
