United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, April 3, 1956
Add to My HeroesGeorge Edgar Morris
Captain George Morris was killed when the tire on an RB-66 Destroyer Tactical Light Bomber exploded at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.
He was in his office when he was alerted to the tire fire on the bomber, which had just landed on the east-west runway. He responded to the scene of the fire with other members of the Air Police. Moments after the base fire department extinguished the fire the wheel exploded. A piece of the wheel assembly that was dislodged in the explosion struck Captain Morris.
Captain Morris was a WWII veteran and had served in the military for 13 years. He was the provost marshal of the Kirtland AFB Air Police. He was survived by his wife, son, two daughters, and parents.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Explosion
- Location New Mexico
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsCapt. Morris,’
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-snot just in a Law Enforcement Capacity but also when you served during WW II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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