Background
AUSTIN, Charles Morrison was born on April 28, 1883 in Decatur, Alabama, United States. Son of Richard Wilson and Margaret Ann (Morrison) Austin.
AUSTIN, Charles Morrison was born on April 28, 1883 in Decatur, Alabama, United States. Son of Richard Wilson and Margaret Ann (Morrison) Austin.
University of Tennessee. United States Naval Academy, 1905. Bachelor of Laws, Geo.
Washington University, 1915. United States Naval War College, 1925.
Held successive commns. as an officer in Navy following grad, at Naval Academy, in 1905 until commander Commander, 1921. Served as Executive Officer, United States Ship Aeolus during World War. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross.
Member: Military Order of Carabao. Clubs: Chevy Chase; Army and Navy (Washington).
Spouse Margaret Erskine McTeer, March 14, 1910, Knoxville, Tennessee.
