Glenn Raymond Morrison Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Iowa
On October 26, 1966 Lieutenant Colonel Morrison was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Iowa. ★ 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 | 289177 |
Service ID | 483345194 |
Name | Glenn Raymond Morrison Jr |
From | Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa |
Birth Date | April 11, 1936 |
Casualty Date | October 26, 1966 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Air Force |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Specialty | Pilot Tactical Fighter F 100 |
Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
Casualty Type | Died while missing in action .. air crash on land .. Body not recovered |
Location | South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province |
Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Glenn Raymond Morrison Jr is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. Glenn is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 11e, Line 114. |
Additional Details
Lieutenant Colonel Morrison was a member of the 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On October 26, 1966, he was the pilot of a North American Super Sabre Fighter (F-100D) on a mission over South Vietnam, when his aircraft crashed. His remains were not recovered.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Glenn Raymond Morrison Jr was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Air Force. Entered the service via Regular Military. Morrison had the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot Tactical Fighter F 100. Service number assignment was 483345194. Attached to 7th Air Force, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
He was born on April 11, 1936. According to our records Iowa was his home or enlistment state and Cerro Gordo county has been included within the archival record. We have Mason City listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Morrison was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on October 26, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died while missing in action .. air crash on land .. Body not recovered. Incident location: South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Air Force
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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