Morton Carlis

Last Name: Carlis
First Name: Morton
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Nickname: Morty

Birthdate: 10/10/1924
Birthplace: Wilmington, DE

Wilmington Residence: 301 Shipley St,

High School: West Philadelphia High School
Secondary School: None

Civilian Occupation Prior to Service: Shoe Salesman

Branch of Armed Services: US Army Air Force
Armed Services Serial Number: 32754502
Service Duration: 03/18/1943 - 12/26/1944

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Unit(s): 346th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 99th Bombardment Group (Heavy)

Rank(s): Sergeant

Theater(s) of Operation: Mediterranean

Locations: Torterella, Italy

Campaigns/Battles: European strategic bombing campaign

Military Occupation/Specialty: B17 radio operator

Awards/Honors: Purple Heart

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Did Not Return: Killed in Action plane shot down

Death Date: 12/26/1944
Death Place: Poland
Death Cause: Airplane shot down
Place of Burial: Jewish Community Cemetery Wilmington, DE

Photo: Photo exists with the JHS

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Number of Folders in Mollye Collection: Zero
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Delawares WWII Fallen Profile: delawarewwiifallen.com/2021/11/25/sergeant-morton-carlis

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