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Bravery Medals ToLate Col. MorrisonMrs Klizabeth O'Malley Morrison, Ottumwa, has been notified by the war department that her husband, the late Lt. Col. John R. Morrison fatally injured inbattle, has been awarded theBronze star medal and the Silver star medal posthumously for outstanding bravery.The Silver star award came in connection with gallantry inaction near Hiusehberg, Germany,April 24. 1945 With a limitednumber of engineer reconnaissance pors1 nnel available, Colonel Morrison personally led a patrol behind enemy lines in an attempt to obtain vital road and bridge informationThe citation stated that while courageously performing his mission, his vehicle struck an enemy mine wounding him fatally.Colonel Morrisons determina- | lion and unhesitant courage reflects honor and distinction onIfhimself and is in keeping with ' the highest military traditions, j ( the citation said.Maj. Gen. A. C Smiih issued | the citation for the Bronze -Star | for Morrison's meritorious serv- | ice in France and Germany from | November 20, 1914, to March 20, , 191,j During that period, he stated. Colonel Morrison, commanding a battalion of engineers, supported the various combat commands during their engagements with theenemv.Morrison, he said, led a unit in \ maintaining roads, constructing bridges, preparing defensive po- | sit ions, clearing and laying mine , fields and a host of sundry other j engineering details. i |
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Ottumwa Daily Courier
Ottumwa, Iowa, US
Tue, Sep 11, 1945
Page 11
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