Mr. Morris showing the German Flag he took from a Dead Soldier
His PS 19 "Class" and his medals
Postcard from the War
Showing the Mess Kit
Telling his story still gets to him
Signing books at Richmond Town
His Sweetheart – Norcie Morris
Walk of Fame Port Richmond High School
Private Morsis the Yard Bird
Photos from Mr. Morris's Personal Scrapbook
Sgt. Morris circa 1941
Soldiers in camp during World war II
Mr. Morris finally gets his medals
Back of the Postcard – Note to his Wife
Dad receives first copy of the book
Mr. Morris and his medals
Mr. Morris circa 1941
Mr. and Mrs. Willliam A. Morris Jr.
369th Coast artillery unit leaving San Francisco
Demonstrating the gas mask from WW2
Stamps from Europe during WWII
Leaving P.S. 19
Mr. and Mrs. Morris at home – 2009
War Pals during training
Receiving Port Richmond High School Distinguished Alumni Award
Mr. Morris at P.S. 19 – May 2009
Showing his Gas Mask at PS 19
Dad receives 2015 Albert V Maniscalco Award
Soldiers at war in winter
Book presentation at Richmond Town
Mr. Morris during Basic Training
Mr. and Mrs. Morris celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Photo from SI Advance
Mr. Morris demonstrates his Mess Kit form the War
Postcard sent home from Europe
Photo from Advance, Sgt. Morris and Trixie
369th Band Members
Buddies from World War II
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A very touching story of a black American soldier and the dog he meets and befriends during WWII. It made me laugh and cry. Including the dog’s dialogue was a very creative way to make the story come alive. Highly recommend this book.