Willard James Morris

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Willard James Morris served in World War II in the U.S. Army Air Forces from April 21, 1943, until February 20, 1946.

He was assigned to the 13th Air Force Division. He served in Morotai, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and Clark Field in Manila, the Philippines. His rank was Technical Sergeant.

Mr. Morris was born in 1924 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of John Wesley Morris and Esther Cecelia Morris. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1942.

Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall veteran history form; veteran’s account (below)

“While in the Philippines at Clark Field, I was able to visit with my brother, who was on another island. He, in return, was able to visit me on Clark Field.”