William Morgan enlisted as a flying cadet and received his regular commission as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps in 1929. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1958 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
William
Maurice
Morgan
August 18, 1903
–
March 29, 2000
Born:
Marshall
,
Missouri
Home:
,
Missouri
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 2 (1959)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General William Maurice Morgan (AFSN: 439A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Morgan culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Maurice Morgan, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Morgan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.