Rex Orris has returned to Farragut Field, Idaho, Navy station after spending a furlough with his relatives and friends. He will go from there to a Navy school.
Source: Muscatine Journal News-Tribune, June 12, 1943
140 Have Made Supreme Sacrifice In Muscatine Area In War Against Axis Powers; Many reported wounded.
The cost of war runs high!
Word of the victory in Europe today brought a feeling of happiness and relief to thousands of families in the Muscatine area, but for others there were only sad memories. And for those who have sons, husbands, brothers or other relatives, fighting against the Japs in the second phase of the big world-wide conflagration the period of rejoicing was less pronounced.
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The names of those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the World War No. 2, compiled from records maintained by The Journal, follow:
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Rex Richard Orris, Ph. M. 3/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Holly Orris, of Cotter, killed early in 1945 in landing operations on Iwo Jima.
Source: Muscatine Journal, Victory In Europe Edition, Monday, May 7, 1945
Rex Richard Orris was born Mar. 21, 1925 to Hollie H. and Opal O. Orris. He died Feb. 22, 1945 and is buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus City, IA.
Petty Officer Orris served in World War II with the U.S. Navy and was KIA on Iowa Jima while serving as a Pharmacists Mate with the 28th Marines, 5th Division.
Source: ancestry.com
