Jessie Thomas Morris, Jr.

Male 1924 - 1944  (20 years)


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  • Name Jessie Thomas Morris 
    Suffix Jr. 
    Born 30 May 1924  Wetzel Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 19 Jun 1944  Italy, Killed in Action, World War II Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Florence American Cemetery, Florence, Italy Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Grave location:
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      World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
      Name: Jesse T Morris Jr
      Inducted From: West Virginia
      Rank: Private First Class
      Combat Organization: 350th Infantry 88th Division
      Death Date: 9 Jul 1944
      Monument: Florence, Italy
      U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal

      WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings
      Name: Jesse T. Morris Jr.
      Death Date: 9 Jul 1944
      Cemetery: Florence American Cemetery
      Cemetery Burial Plot: Plot C Row 6 Grave 25
      Cemetery City: Florence
      Cemetery Country: Italy
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    • CENSUS RECORDS

      1930 United States Federal Census
      Name: Thomas Morris
      Gender: Male
      Age: 5
      Birth Year: abt 1925
      Birthplace: West Virginia
      Race: White
      Home in 1930: Grant, Wetzel, West Virginia
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Father's Name: Thomas J Morris
      Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
      Mother's Name: Essie M Morris
      Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

      1940 United States Federal Census
      Name: Jessie T Morris
      Age: 16
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: West Virginia
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Home in 1940: Grant, Wetzel, West Virginia
      Street: Jacksonburg W Va Balance Of Jacksonburg
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Grant, Wetzel, West Virginia
      Residence in 1935: Same Place
      Attended School or College: Yes
      Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year

      MILITARY RECORDS

      World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 ]
      Name: Jesse T Morris Jr
      Birth Year: 1924
      Race: White, citizen (White)
      Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
      State of Residence: West Virginia
      County or City: Wetzel

      Enlistment Date: 27 Jul 1943
      Enlistment State: Virginia
      Enlistment City: Clarksburg West
      Branch: No branch assignment
      Branch Code: No branch assignment
      Grade: Private
      Grade Code: Private

      Education: 4 years of high school
      Civil Occupation: Checkers
      Marital Status: Single, without dependents

      World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
      Name: Jesse Thomas Morris Junior
      Rank: Private First Class
      Branch: United States Army
      Birth Date: 30 May 1924
      Service Date: 20 Aug 1943
      Parent 2 Name: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse T Morris Senior
      State: West Virginia
      County: Wetzel
      Service areas: Camp Croft, SC; Ft. Meade MD, Europe;
      Killed in action in Italy, 19 Jun 1944
    Person ID I20540  Master File
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2013 

    Father Jessie Thomas Morris,   b. 26 Jun 1894, Wetzel Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 05 Mar 1958, Jacksonburg, Wetzel Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Mother Essie Hays,   b. Aug 1898, Wetzel Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 14 Jun 1923  Wetzel Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F9713  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart