Morrison, Samuel F.
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Born Englewood, New Jersey, September 3, 1923. Served with the 87th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division from February 8, 1943 to August 28, 1945. Stationed at Camp Hale, Camp Swift, and Italy. Awarded the Bronze Star. Changed name from Meiselman to Morrison during the 1950s.
From the description of Oral history [sound recording]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 76795052
Samuel J. Morrison was born September 3, 1923 in Englewood, N.J. as Samuel Meiselman. He enlisted in the Army in February 1943 and served until August 1945. Meiselman joined the 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale, Colo., where he was assigned to the 86th Infantry Regiment. Later, he served with the 85th, 87th and 90th Regiments. During combat operations in Italy, Meiselman received the Bronze Star medal and was severely wounded. After the war, he received 100% disability allowance, and started a career as a vending machine owner/proprietor. At some time during the 1950's, Meiselman legally changed his name to Samuel J. Morrison. He has been extremely active with the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division.
From the description of Samuel J. Morrison papers, 1943-2007 [manuscript]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 225239529
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Subjects:
- Ski troops
- Soldiers
- Soldiers
- World War, 1939-1945
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- United States (as recorded)
- Camp Hale (Colo.) (as recorded)
- Salt Lake City (Utah) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Scotts (Mich.) (as recorded)
