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.
Hubert Harrol Morgan Jr
Vietnam War
Vietnam War
Tennessee
USS Forrestal
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Service Details
This Profile ID310677
Service ID5438895
NameHubert Harrol Morgan Jr
FromFriendship, Bledsoe County, Tennessee
Birth DateNovember 21, 1942
Casualty DateJuly 29, 1967
WarVietnam War
Service BranchNavy
RankPetty Officer Third Class
SpecialtyAircrew Survival Equipmentman Third Class
Unit/Group7th Fleet, Vf-11, Tf 77, USS Forrestal
Casualty TypeNon-Hostile Died While Missing, Other Causes, Sea Casualty
LocationNorth Vietnam, Blast And Fire Aboard The USS Forrestal
BurialBarrancas 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.
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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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