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Morrow, Joseph Edward, Jr., SP 4.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Portland
Last Address 4931 North Montana Avenue, Portland, OR 972127
Casualty Date Apr 18, 1969
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Gun, Small Arms Fire
Location Tay Ninh (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Willamette National Cemetery (VA) - Portland, Oregon
Specialist Four Morrow distinguished himself by heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 18 April 1969 while serving with Company D, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date while on a reconnaissance mission, Company D came under small arms, automatic weapons, and anti-tank rocket fire from a well-entrenched enemy force. As his tank led an assault on the hostile fortifications, Specialist Morrow exposed himself to the intense enemy fire in order to place suppressive fire on the hostile positions. While he was surveying the area to pinpoint targets for his tank commander, he was hit and mortally wounded by enemy small arms fire. Specialist Four Morrow's courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam General Orders No. 1243 (23 May 1969)
Specialist Four Morrow distinguished himself by heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 18 April 1969 while serving with Company D, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date while on a reconnaissance mission, Company D came under small arms, automatic weapons, and anti-tank rocket fire from a well-entrenched enemy force. As his tank led an assault on the hostile fortifications, Specialist Morrow exposed himself to the intense enemy fire in order to place suppressive fire on the hostile positions. While he was surveying the area to pinpoint targets for his tank commander, he was hit and mortally wounded by enemy small arms fire. Specialist Four Morrow's courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.