Alaska Highway. Company B. Born: 18 October 1919, Raleigh, NC. Died: 1 September 2002, Ft. Walton Beach, Okaloosa, FL. Enlisted: unknown. Education: one year college. Civilian Occupation: employed by Moran Construction Company.
The 97th Engineers arrived at Valdez, Alaska on 29 April 1942. Two to three feet of snow covered the ground. The 97th built the northern section of the Alaska Highway. Lt. Moran arrived to the Highway on January 1943 and was assigned with Company B. He remained with this company until July 1943.
His father was Frank J. Moran, a paving contractor, and his mother was Hazel E. Ostrom. His wife was Bette F. Moran (1922-1985).
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