John W. Morris
Foreword
This is the twelfth publication in the Engineer Memoirs series of career oral
history interviews. The series contains the recollections of major figures in recent Corps
of Engineers' history. These memoirs lend important perspectives to decision-making,
now and in the future. By making these recollections available, the series preserves and
shares the knowledge and experience of retired Corps officers and civilians-
John W. Morris had a distinguished career in the United States Army, which
culminated with his tenure as Chief of Engineers from 1976-1980. He served as an
Engineer battalion commander in Korea and as commander of the 18th Engineer Brigade
during the war in Vietnam. In the Corps of Engineers, which became a major Army
command while he was chief, he was District Engineer in Tulsa, Division Engineer of the
Missouri River Division, and Director of Civil Works and Deputy Chief of Engineers in
Corps headquarters. I recommend this oral history interview to members of the Engineer
family and to those interested in the history of the Corps of Engineers.
ROBERT B.FLOWERS
Lieutenant General
Commanding
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