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{{Short description|Seventh Sergeant Major of the US Army}}
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'''Glen E. Morrell''' was the seventh [[Sergeant Major of the Army]]. He was sworn in on July 1, 1983 and served until July, 1987. He was born in [[Wick, West Virginia]], on May 26, 1936.
'''Glen E. Morrell''' was a [[United States Army]] soldier who served as the seventh [[Sergeant Major of the Army]]. He was sworn in on July 1, 1983, and served until July 1987.
==Early life==
Morrell was born in [[Wick, West Virginia]], on May 26, 1936.


==Military career==
==Military career==
He served in the United States Army for over 31 years.<ref>http://vjw1.vetjobs.com/boa.htm Board of Advisors</ref> After his entry on active duty in November 1954 he served in virtually every noncommissioned officer leadership position. His career took him through many CONUS assignments, two tours in Europe, three tours in the Republic of Vietnam and two tours in Panama. Morrell attended Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia at the age of forty-one and was selected as the Distinguished Honor Graduate for his class.<ref>http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15040coll2,2281 The Contributions of SGM Glen E. Morrell
Morrell served in the [[United States Army]] for over 32 years.<ref>http://vjw1.vetjobs.com/boa.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044045/http://vjw1.vetjobs.com/boa.htm |date=2016-03-04 }} Board of Advisors</ref> After his entry on active duty in November 1954 he served in virtually every non-commissioned officer leadership position. His career took him through many assignments across the United States, two tours in Europe, three tours in the Republic of Vietnam and two tours in Panama. Morrell attended Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia at the age of forty-one and was selected as the Distinguished Honor Graduate for his class.<ref>http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15040coll2,2281 The Contributions of SGM Glen E. Morrell To the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, Nathaniel Bartee</ref>
To the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, Nathaniel Bartee</ref>


His units of assignment include the 6th Infantry in Berlin; [[14th Armored Cavalry Regiment]], Germany; 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; [[5th Special Forces Group]] at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and three tours in the Republic of Vietnam; two tours with the [[7th Special Forces Group|7th]] and [[8th Special Forces Group]], Panama; 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas; Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor duty with [[College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University|St. John University]], Minnesota; 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Infantry, Fort Stewart, Georgia, Special Forces Detachment (Airborne) Europe; [[United States Army Recruiting Command]], [[Fort Sheridan, Illinois]]; and the [[United States Army Forces Command]], [[Fort McPherson, Georgia]].
Morrell's units of assignment include the [[6th Infantry Regiment (United_States)|6th Infantry]] in Berlin; [[14th Armored Cavalry Regiment]], Germany; [[82d Airborne Division]], Fort Bragg, North Carolina; [[5th Special Forces Group]] at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and three tours in the Republic of Vietnam; two tours with the [[7th Special Forces Group|7th]] and [[8th Special Forces Group]], Panama; [[1st Infantry Division (United_States)|1st Infantry Division]], Fort Riley, Kansas; Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor duty with [[College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University|Saint John's University]], Minnesota; [[1st Ranger Battalion]], 75th Infantry, Fort Stewart, Georgia, Special Forces Detachment (Airborne) Europe; [[United States Army Recruiting Command]], [[Fort Sheridan, Illinois]]; and the [[United States Army Forces Command]], [[Fort McPherson, Georgia]].


The US Army Recruiting Command established the Glen E. Morrell Award for Recruiting Excellence in his honor. This medallion is the ultimate award under the Recruiting Incentive Awards Program. It includes a medallion that the recipient wears as part of their Army uniform. In addition to the medallion, a certificate for the recruiter (and the recruiter’s spouse, if applicable) will be awarded.<ref>http://www.usarec.army.mil/im/formpub/REC_PUBS/r672_10.pdf USAREC Regulation 672-10, Recruiting Incentive Awards</ref>
The US Army Recruiting Command established the Glen E. Morrell Award for Recruiting Excellence in his honor. This medallion is the ultimate award under the Recruiting Incentive Awards Program. It includes a medallion that the recipient wears as part of their Army uniform. In addition to the medallion, a ring and a certificate for the recruiter (and the recruiter's spouse, if applicable) will be awarded.<ref>http://www.usarec.army.mil/im/formpub/REC_PUBS/r672_10.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220131449/http://www.usarec.army.mil/im/formpub/REC_PUBS/r672_10.pdf |date=2013-02-20 }} USAREC Regulation 672-10, Recruiting Incentive Awards</ref>


==Awards and decorations==
==Awards and decorations==
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|[[Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)|Distinguished Service Medal]]
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|[[Bronze Star]]
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|{{ribbon devices|number=2|type=oak|ribbon=Meritorious Service ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=2|type=oak|ribbon=Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|[[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]] with two [[oak leaf clusters]]
|[[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]] with two [[oak leaf clusters]]
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|[[Army Commendation Medal]] with three oak leaf clusters
|[[Army Commendation Medal]] with three oak leaf clusters
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|[[Presidential Unit Citation (United States)|Presidential Unit Citation]] with three oak leaf clusters
|[[Presidential Unit Citation (United States)|Presidential Unit Citation]] with three oak leaf clusters
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|[[National Defense Service Medal]] with oak leaf cluster
|[[National Defense Service Medal]] with oak leaf cluster
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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|[[Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal]]
|[[Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal]]
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|[[Vietnam Campaign Medal]]
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* 10 [[Service stripe]]s.

==See also==
{{Portal|United States Army}}


==References==
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''The Sergeants Major of the Army'', [[Daniel K. Elder]], Center of Military History, United States Army Washington, D.C. 2003.
''The Sergeants Major of the Army'', Daniel K. Elder, Center of Military History, United States Army Washington, D.C. 2003.


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Latest revision as of 11:04, 16 May 2024

Glen E. Morrell
Sergeant Major of the Army Glen E. Morrell
Born(1936-05-26)May 26, 1936
Wick, West Virginia
DiedOctober 26, 2023(2023-10-26) (aged 87)[1]
Cocoa, Florida
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1954–1987
RankSergeant Major of the Army
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Army Commendation Medal (4)

Glen E. Morrell was a United States Army soldier who served as the seventh Sergeant Major of the Army. He was sworn in on July 1, 1983, and served until July 1987.

Early life

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Morrell was born in Wick, West Virginia, on May 26, 1936.

Military career

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Morrell served in the United States Army for over 32 years.[2] After his entry on active duty in November 1954 he served in virtually every non-commissioned officer leadership position. His career took him through many assignments across the United States, two tours in Europe, three tours in the Republic of Vietnam and two tours in Panama. Morrell attended Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia at the age of forty-one and was selected as the Distinguished Honor Graduate for his class.[3]

Morrell's units of assignment include the 6th Infantry in Berlin; 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Germany; 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; 5th Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and three tours in the Republic of Vietnam; two tours with the 7th and 8th Special Forces Group, Panama; 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas; Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor duty with Saint John's University, Minnesota; 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Infantry, Fort Stewart, Georgia, Special Forces Detachment (Airborne) Europe; United States Army Recruiting Command, Fort Sheridan, Illinois; and the United States Army Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia.

The US Army Recruiting Command established the Glen E. Morrell Award for Recruiting Excellence in his honor. This medallion is the ultimate award under the Recruiting Incentive Awards Program. It includes a medallion that the recipient wears as part of their Army uniform. In addition to the medallion, a ring and a certificate for the recruiter (and the recruiter's spouse, if applicable) will be awarded.[4]

Awards and decorations

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Combat Infantryman Badge
Ranger tab
Master Parachutist Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge
Silver Recruiter Badge
Expert Marksman Badge with one weapon clasp
Vietnam Parachutist Badge
Distinguished Service Medal
Bronze Star
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Presidential Unit Citation with three oak leaf clusters
Good Conduct Medal (10 awards)
Army of Occupation Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
 Vietnam Service Medal with three campaign stars
NCO Professional Education Ribbon with bronze award numeral 5
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 1
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation
Vietnam Campaign Medal
10 Service stripes.

References

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  1. ^ "Glen Morrell Obituary - Funeral Solutions - 2023". Legacy.com.
  2. ^ http://vjw1.vetjobs.com/boa.htm Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Board of Advisors
  3. ^ http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15040coll2,2281 The Contributions of SGM Glen E. Morrell To the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, Nathaniel Bartee
  4. ^ http://www.usarec.army.mil/im/formpub/REC_PUBS/r672_10.pdf Archived 2013-02-20 at the Wayback Machine USAREC Regulation 672-10, Recruiting Incentive Awards

The Sergeants Major of the Army, Daniel K. Elder, Center of Military History, United States Army Washington, D.C. 2003.

Military offices
Preceded by Sergeant Major of the Army
1983—1987 		Succeeded by
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