Charles H. McMorris | |
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Nickname(s) | Soc |
Born | Wetumpka, Alabama | 31 August 1890
Died | 20 February 1954 Valparaiso, Chile | (aged 63)
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1908–1952 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands | Fourteenth Naval District United States Fourth Fleet Task Group 16.6 Task Force 8 |
Battles/wars | Occupation of Veracruz World War I |
Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit |
Charles Horatio "Soc" McMorris (August 31, 1890 – February 11, 1954) was an American rear admiral during World War II, most notably commanding forces at the Battle of the Komandorski Islands during the Aleutian Islands Campaign.