Samuel Morchan was born in 1912, in New Jersey. He was married to Gertrude Morchan. He earned a B.S. degree from New York University in 1932 and later graduated with an M.D. from the Basel School of Medicine in Switzerland in 1936. After completing his internship at Lincoln City Hospital in New York and his residency at the VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, he served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1940 to 1945, attaining the rank of Captain and receiving both the Silver Star and Bronze Star.

For the next 24 years, Dr. Morchan resided in Indianapolis, where he was a Consultant Radiologist at Methodist and Marion County General Hospitals, as well as an Assistant Radiologist at Indiana University Medical Center. He frequently lectured at the Indiana–Purdue University School of Medicine and was honored with a Fellowship from the American College of Radiology for his outstanding contributions to radiology education.

Dr. Morchan joined the Radiological Society of North America in 1955 and was active in numerous professional organizations. At the time of his passing, he was Treasurer of the Indiana Roentgen Society and a member of the American Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Association, and the Marion County Medical Society. His community involvement also extended to the B’nai B’rith and the Broadmoor Country Club. He died on February 1, 1972

Silver Star Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Medical Corps) Samuel Morchan (ASN: 0-384426), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from March through July 1943. During an advance on enemy positions, over rough, mountainous terrain, Captain Morchan and his litter bearers remained with forward elements, supervising prompt and efficient treatment of the wounded and their evacuation. Captain Morchan’s disregard of personal danger inspired his men. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

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