George Stephen Morrison | |
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Nickname(s) | Steve |
Born | Rome, Georgia, U.S. | January 7, 1919
Died | November 17, 2008 Coronado, California, U.S. | (aged 89)
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1941–1975 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands | Naval Forces Marianas USS Bon Homme Richard |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Spouse(s) |
Clara Virginia Clarke
(m. 1942; died 2005) |
Children | 3, including Jim |
George Stephen Morrison (January 7, 1919 – November 17, 2008) was a United States Navy rear admiral (upper half) and naval aviator. Morrison held significant commands of United States naval forces during the Vietnam War. He was the father of Jim Morrison, the lead singer of The Doors.