Gregg Co., TX - Military - Morris E. Allen ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Lisa Thomas < > USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** Morris E. Allen Son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy P. Allen Attended Longview High School Entered the Army F.A. in 1943 Trained at Camp Gordon, Georgia Served in France and Germany Has Sharpshooter Medal, ETO Ribbon, Two Battle Stars, and Good Conduct Medal. Name: Morris E Allen Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Gregg, Texas State: Texas County or City: Gregg Enlistment Date: 14 Apr 1944 Enlistment State: Texas Enlistment City: Camp Wolters Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 3 years of high school Civil Occupation: Blacksmith or Band Or Orchestra Leader (Band leader. ) or Musician, Instrumental (Bandsman.) or Bandsman, Clarinet or Bandsman, Cornet Or Trumpet or Bandsman, Drum, Bass or Bandsman, Drum, Snare or Bandsman, Euphonium Or Baritone or Bandsman, Flute Or Pic Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 60 Weight: 006