William Joseph Morse

Sergeant, U.S. Army

William Joseph Morse was born on 29 October 1945.

On 2 May 1968, Specialist Four William Joseph Morse was serving with 2nd Platoon, C Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SP4 Morse was killed in action when he sustained multiple fragmentation wounds. His body was recovered. He received a posthumous promotion to Sergeant.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name William J Morse is located on Panel 54E Line 012 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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