Morris Franklin Dixon, Jr., A Vietnam War Hero, Class of 1959
SERVICE OVERVIEW
| Name | Morris Franklin Dixon Jr |
| From | Pinellas County, Florida |
| Born | March 14, 1941 |
| Death | May 9, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Machine Gunner |
| Branch | US Marine Corps |
| Group | 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, F Company |
| Cause | Hostile, Killed in Action |
| Location | Hill 778 Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Awarded |
★ Purple Heart
|
ORIGINS:
Morris Franklin Dixon Jr was born on March 14, 1941. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Pinellas County included within the archival record. We have Clearwater listed as the city.
SERVICE
He was drafted into the Marine Corps. Entered the service via Selective Service. Served during the Vietnam War. Dixon had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Machine Gunner. Service number assignment was 2228370. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, F Company.CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Corporal Dixon experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 9, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, explosive device. Incident location: Hill 778 Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, Quang Tri province.REMEMBERED
Morris Franklin Dixon Jr is buried or memorialized at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
Morris is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 19e, Line 70.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
According to my research, Morris is from the class of 1959. I saw his name on a post in FB but could not find it again. So I googgled him to find that he was from Clearwater and attended CHS. I just wanted him not to be forgotten for his sacrifice.
All info was copied from: https://www.honorstates.org/index.php?id=270157
