Marine Corps Body Bearers lay repatriated WWII Marine Pfc. Harry Morrissey to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington laid repatriated World War II Marine Pfc. Harry Morrissey to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, September 22nd, 2020. Morrissey, an Everett, Massachusetts native, was killed in action while participating in the main offensive of the Battle of Guadalcanal on October 9, 1942, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. His remains were found atop Hill 73 on August 28, 2017 and identified on December 17, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

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