Morris T. Levine was born in 1907. He served as a Private and combat medic with the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, during World War II, taking part in the D-Day landings on Omaha Beach in France.
Pvt Levine died on February 24, 1948, and is now buried in the Baron Hirsch Cemetery, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA.
Silver Star Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Morris T. Levine (ASN: 32894909), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Levine Morris T.
Name:
Morris T. Levine
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
32894909
Unit:
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1948-02-24
State:
New York
Cemetery:
Baron Hirsch Cemetery, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA
Plot:
Section A
Row:
Map 16
Grave:
Private Lots
Decoration:
Silver Star
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