George Stephen Morrison

George Stephen Morrison
Nickname(s)Steve
Born(1919-01-07)January 7, 1919
Rome, Georgia, U.S.
DiedNovember 17, 2008(2008-11-17) (aged 89)
Coronado, California, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1941–1975
RankRear Admiral
CommandsNaval Forces Marianas
USS Bon Homme Richard
Battles / warsWorld War II

Korean War
Vietnam War

AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Spouse(s)
Clara Virginia Clarke
(m. 1942; died 2005)
Children3, 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.