Abstract:
Benjamin Morris, a career veteran of the United States Army, talks about his service during the Vietnam War, the conflict in Grenada, and the Persian Gulf war. Morris shares his experiences during the Vietnam War and discusses experiencing a reduction of forces at the end of the Vietnam War. He reflects on his various military assignments in the United States, South America, and in Grenada. Morris discusses his promotion to Company Commander of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division and their deployment to Grenada, the capture of General Hudson Austin, his interactions with locals in Grenada, and the NBC News coverage of operations in Grenada. Morris also explains how military operations changed in the aftermath of Grenada and his work with the United States Special Forces.
Collection (Host): Virginia War Memorial Oral History Project
Interviewee (creator): Morris, Benjamin
Interviewer: Marshall, Sylvia
Date of interview: 2023-06-07
Extent: 2:14:53
Branch of Service: United States Army
Conflicts: Vietnam; Grenada; Cold War; Gulf War
Military Service History
Service Dates: 1968-1995
Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Units: 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment; 82nd Airborne Division; 173rd Airborne; 5th Special Forces; 7th Special Forces
Locations of Service: Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Benning, Georgia; Presideo of Monterrey, California; Vietnam; Panama; Fort Polk, Louisiana; Honduras; Uruguay
Medals or Service Awards: Legion of Merit; Bronze Star (OLC); Defense Meritorious Medal; Meritorious Medal (4 OLC); Air Medal; Army Commendation Medal (5 OLC); Army Achievement Medal; Good Conduct Medal
Keywords:
Vietnam
Grenada
Persian Gulf
Army
South America
Tennessee
Special Forces
Fort Benning
Fort Bragg
Fort Polk
Cadet Corps
Jefferson High School (Richmond, VA)
Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC)
Border Operations
Parachute Infantry Regiment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
General Austin Hudson
Psychological Operations
Related Interviews Note: Susan (Terry) Morris oral history interview, 2 May 2023, Virginia War Memorial.
Related Collections Note: ACC 1294, Benjamin Morris Photographs, Virginia War Memorial.
Identifier:
23-012
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