Hubert Harrol Morgan Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On July 29, 1967 Petty Officer Third Class Morgan was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ 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 | 310677 |
Service ID | 5438895 |
Name | Hubert Harrol Morgan Jr |
From | Friendship, Bledsoe County, Tennessee |
Birth Date | November 21, 1942 |
Casualty Date | July 29, 1967 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Navy |
Rank | Petty Officer Third Class |
Specialty | Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Third Class |
Unit/Group | 7th Fleet, Vf-11, Tf 77, USS Forrestal |
Casualty Type | Non-Hostile Died While Missing, Other Causes, Sea Casualty |
Location | North Vietnam, Blast And Fire Aboard The USS Forrestal |
Burial | Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida |
Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal |
Remembered |
Hubert Harrol Morgan Jr is buried or memorialized at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs. Hubert is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 24e, Line 34. |
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Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Hubert Harrol Morgan 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 Navy. Entered the service via Regular Military. Morgan had the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. His military occupation or specialty was Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Third Class. Service number assignment was 5438895. Attached to 7th Fleet, Vf-11, Tf 77, USS Forrestal.
He was born on November 21, 1942. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Bledsoe county has been included within the archival record. We have Friendship listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Navy Petty Officer Third Class Morgan was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on July 29, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non-Hostile Died While Missing, Other Causes, Sea Casualty. Incident location: North Vietnam, Blast And Fire Aboard The USS Forrestal. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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