Carl Phillip Morrison

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.

Commendations + Awards

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★ Purple Heart

★ Combat Infantryman Badge

★ Marksmanship Badge

★ Parachutist Badge

★ National Defense Service Medal

★ Vietnam Campaign Medal

★ Vietnam Service Medal

★ Army Presidential Unit Citation

★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross

★ Army Good Conduct Medal

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vvmf.org/ Wall-of-Faces/ 35304/ CARL-P-MORRISON

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