Ralph Morton, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Youngest son. He and 2 comrades preceded a patrol across a river near Sickels. On the opposite bank they came under attack, but continued to push forward. Morton was killed by enemy fire. Burial at the US Military Cemetery in Butzbach, Germany Grave 218, Row 9, Plot A. Memorial marker in the Netherlands.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Charlotte News 4-23-45
Awards:
Bronze Star, French Government citation, Presidential Citation, Purple heart: Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Luxembourg in Dec 1944
Biographical Notes:
Date of Birth:
9/13/1924
Birthplace:
Elmira, NY
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: July 1943
Education Details:
Central High School, Charlotte
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph W. (Mary A.) Morton - 2339 E 5th St/ 320 Marsh Rd,. Charlotte, NC
Corp. Hazen Morton - Italy, Pvt. David C. Morton (returned from 2 1/2 years in Pacific) - Ft Myers, FL
First Name:
Ralph
KIA / MIA Place:
Sickels, Germany
KIA Date:
4/1/1945
Last Name:
Morton, Jr.
Middle Name:
W.
Military Details:
Germany, Luxembourg
Military Rank:
Private
Source:
newsprint and death index
Military Unit:
Co. F, 101st Infantry Reg., 26th Infantry Divn., 3rd Army rifleman and military police
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA