Morris H. Merritt Collection 1942-1944

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Morris H. Merritt Collection 1942-1944

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Lt. Col. Morris H. Merritt lived in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. He served in the U. S. Air Force, and upon discharge returned to his position as secretary and purchasing agent at the John T. Lewis Bros. Co.

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At Harris Neck, Georgia, in the remote northern reaches of McIntosh County, the United States government, in the fall of 1942, confiscated the lands along the South Newport and Barbour Island Rivers. Paved runways were constructed for aircraft, and Harris Neck became an air reconnaissance base for the United States Army Air Force during World War II. A number of support buildings were constructed at the Harris Neck Air Base, such as barracks for personnel, an officers club, and PX, to serve the ...

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Merritt, Morris H.

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Lt. Col. Morris H. Merritt lived at 113 West Willow Grove Ave. in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. He served in the U. S. Air Force. Upon discharge, he returned to his position as secretary and purchasing agent at the John T. Lewis Bros. Co. From the guide to the Morris H. Merritt Collection, 1942-1944, (Chestnut Hill Historical Society) ...