Engineer Memoirs. Lieutenant General John W. Morris
Abstract
This is the twelfth publication in the Engineer Memoirs series of career oral history interviews. The series contains the recollections of major figures in recent Corps of Engineers' history. These memoirs lend important perspectives to decision-making, now and in the future. By making these recollections available, the series preserves and shares the knowledge and experience of retired Corps officers and civilians. John W. Morris had a distinguished career in the United States Army, which culminated with his tenure as Chief of Engineers from 1976-1980. He served as an Engineer battalion commander in Korea and as commander of the l8th Engineer Brigade during the war in Vietnam. In the Corps of Engineers, which became a major Army command while he was chief, he was District Engineer in Tulsa, Division Engineer of the Missouri River Division, and Director of Civil Works and Deputy Chief of Engineers in Corps headquarters. This oral history interview is recommended for members of the Engineer family and those interested in the history of the Corps of Engineers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA392660
Entities
People
- John W. Morris
- William C. Baldwin
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers