Morel Edward C.

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Edward C. Morel is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

Peace Garden Information & 5th Infantry Division Casualty boards

Name:

Edward C. Morel

Rank:

Private First Class

Serial Number:

31447002

Unit:

11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1945-01-26

State:

Rhode Island

Cemetery:

Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg

Plot:

Row:

Grave:

Decoration:

Purple Heart

Comments:

Edward C. Morel entered the military service in Rhode Island. He served in the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division as a Private First Class during World War II. He died on January 26, 1945 and is now buried in the Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg. PFC Morel was one of the 38 American soldiers killed during the fierce fighting at sub-zero temperatures to recapture the town of Hoscheid, Luxembourg.