Carl Phillip Morrison ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Louisiana
On April 19, 1969 Specialist Four Morrison was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Louisiana. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 289172 |
| Service ID | 54762843 |
| Name | Carl Phillip Morrison |
| From | Bonita, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana |
| Birth Date | December 30, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | April 19, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Binh Thuan province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Carl is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 26w, Line 10. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Carl Phillip Morrison was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on September 21, 1968. Morrison had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 54762843. Attached to 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry, D Company.
He was born on December 30, 1949. According to our records Louisiana was his home or enlistment state and Morehouse parish has been included within the archival record. We have Bonita listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Morrison experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 19, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Thuan province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Louisiana who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
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• 920 World War I
• 5,008 World War II
• 628 Korean War
• 887 Vietnam War
• 155 Prisoners of war
• 1,519 Missing in action
• 48 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 61 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 5 Medal of Honor recipients
• 5,008 World War II
• 628 Korean War
• 887 Vietnam War
• 155 Prisoners of war
• 1,519 Missing in action
• 48 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 61 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 5 Medal of Honor recipients
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