SGT John D Morgan, Vietnam Veteran, native of North Carolina, he later became a resident of New Jersey.
Sergeant John D Morgan was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SGT Morgan served our country until June 30th, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 36 years old and was married. It was reported that John died from multiple fragmentation wounds. His body was recovered. John was born on October 8th, 1929 in Dunn, NC. SGT Morgan is on panel 08E, line 112 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 16 years.
Fellow Veteran/Hackensack Alumnus: John, welcome home. We walked the streets of Hackensack and the halls of Hackensack High. We were both in Vietnam when you were sent to the Wall. Rest in peace. George Toriello, USN MCB-5, RVN, '66-'68, Sunland, California 91040.
He is the Husband of Mrs Myrtle R Morgan, 24 Cambridge Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06120; Father to Marilyn, Anthony and Jacqueline, same address.
He served as a Sergeant with Brave Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Medal, The Purple Heart Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster for his combat related wounds, The Korean Service Medal, The Korean Defense Medal, The United Nations Service Medal, The American Expeditionary Medal, The Army of Occupation Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal(s) and The Good Conduct Medal(s).
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