Edward Arnold Morrison ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On December 22, 1968 Private First Class 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 Wisconsin. ★ 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 | 310700 |
Service ID | 56463113 |
Name | Edward Arnold Morrison |
From | Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
Birth Date | April 23, 1948 |
Casualty Date | December 22, 1968 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Private First Class |
Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
Unit/Group | 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry, A Company |
Casualty Type | Hostile Died of Wounds, Other Explosive Device, Ground Casualty |
Location | South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province |
Burial | Lakeview Cemetery, Alvin, Wisconsin |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Edward Arnold Morrison is buried or memorialized at Lakeview Cemetery, Alvin, Wisconsin. Edward is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 36w, Line 65. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Edward Arnold 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 November 22, 1968. Morrison had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 56463113. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry, A Company.
He was born on April 23, 1948. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Kenosha county has been included within the archival record. We have Kenosha listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Morrison experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 22, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Other Explosive Device, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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