James Marlow Morgan
"Jimmy"
Marine Corps Reserve | Service Number 512596
May 3, 1925
in Anna, TX
John Eldred Morgan, Sr. (d. 1936)
Hassie Katherine (Lawrence) Morgan
Details unknown
Safeway Stores
April 1, 1943
at Dallas, TX
August 26, 1943
from Infantry Battalion, Camp Elliott
February 1, 1944
Killed in action at Namur
February 1, 1944
Killed in action
Box 133, Anna, TX – address of mother, Mrs. Hassie Morgan
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp at MCRD San Diego. Outposted to infantry training battalion, Camp Elliott, California.
Assigned to B/1/24th Marines at Camp Pendleton on 26 August 1943.
Outfit: B/1/24th Marines
Rank: PFC
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Important Events:
February 1, 1944 – killed in action at Namur (gunshot, head); exact circumstances unknown.
According to Sergeant John J. O’Brien, PFC Morgan may have been killed early on the morning of February 2 while defending against a banzai attack.
Individual Decorations
Medal
Purple Heart
Campaign
Namur (Feb. 1, 1944)
Citation
Service Stories
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James was my uncle. In was 4 years old when he was killed and can remember how my grandmother Hassie grieved his death. I think it was 1946 when James’ body was returned to Anna for burial. The 21-gun salute at the cemetery made a lasting impression on a 6-year-old boy.
Bart Morgan