MORRISON DD 560
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Keel Laid June 30 1942 - Launched July 4 1943 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1945)
Postmarks
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1945-02-19
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1945-02-19
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Mark from back of cover
Other Information
MORRISON received the Navy Unit Commendation and eight battle stars for World War II service
NAMESAKE - John Gordon Morrison (July 13 1838 - June 9 1897)
Morrison came to the United States in 1855. Enlisting in the U.S. Army at Lansingburg, N.Y., April 24 1861, he volunteered for service on Gunboat CARONDELET February 15 1862. He was appointed Coxswain and later received the Medal of Honor for exceptional bravery during an engagement July 15 1862 with Confederate Ram ARKANSAS in the Yazoo River. He was an inspiring example to the crew during CARONDELET’s unsuccessful attempt to halt the ironclad ram’s progress through the Union blockade to the Mississippi River. Discharged March 31 1863, Coxswain Morrison died at New York City June 9 1897
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