John Luther Morgan, Jr. Collection: A Guide

John Luther Morgan, Jr. Collection:

A Guide


Descriptive Summary
	Creator:	Morgan, John Luther, Jr.
	Title:	John Luther Morgan, Jr. Collection
	Inclusive Dates:	1937-1949
	Abstract:	John Luther Morgan, Jr. was born at Forth Worth, Texas on Oct. 29, 1921. He was in the Class of 1941 at the North Texas Agricultural College. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Oct. 29, 1941 and fought in WWII. He was considered one of the best young pilots in Marine Corps Aviation. Capt. Morgan destroyed three Japanese fighter planes in 90 seconds. He was killed near Okinawa on March 28, 1945. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. The collection includes photographs, military records, news clippings, and memorabilia; it is comprised of records relating to John Luther Morgan.
	Identification:	Unprocessed mss. 2011-17
	Extent:	2 folders (0.2 linear ft.)
	Language:	Materials are in English.
	Repository:	Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library

Historical Note

John Luther Morgan, Jr. was born at Forth Worth, Texas on Oct. 29, 1921. He was in the Class of 1941 at the North Texas Agricultural College. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Oct. 29, 1941 and fought in WWII. He was considered one of the best young pilots in Marine Corps Aviation. Capt. Morgan destroyed three Japanese fighter planes in 90 seconds. He was killed near Okinawa on March 28, 1945. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal.

Scope and Contents

Photographs, military records, news clippings, and memorabilia. This collection comprised of records relating to John Luther Morgan.

Restrictions

Access

Open for research.

Literary Rights Statement

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Index Terms
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	Alternate Titles
		University Archives