February 20, 1942 – December 10, 2004
Harvey Morgan
Personal Information
Birthplace: Newport, KY
Service Information
Branch of Service: Coast Guard
Theater of Operation: Pacific
Enlisted / Commissioned: Feb 6, 1942
Discharged: Feb 15, 1946
Honored By: Wife, Janetta Morgan
Biography
Harvey was in the 1st wave’s guide boat for Blue Beach Assault on D-Day and capture of Iwo Jima. He also participated in the assault and conquest of Okinawa and the occupation of Japan. He received the Coast Guard Commendation Medal, American Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 stars, WWII Victory Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
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