Background
Morgan, George Horace was born on January 1, 1855 in Saint Catharines, Ontario. Son of George Nelson and Delia Elizabeth (Warner) Morgan.
Morgan, George Horace was born on January 1, 1855 in Saint Catharines, Ontario. Son of George Nelson and Delia Elizabeth (Warner) Morgan.
Brought to the United States, 1856. Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1880. Bachelor of Laws, University of Minnesota, 1894.
Graduated from Army War College, Washington, 1914.
Commissioned Second lieutenant 3d Cavalry, June 12, 1880. First lieutenant, November 26, 1884. Captain, March 15, 1896.
Major 28th United States Volunteer Infantry, July 5, 1899.
Honorary mustered out volumes, May 1, 1901. Major 9th United States Cavalry, April 27, 1903.
Military secretary, December 8, 1906. Assigned to 3d Cavalry, December 8, 1910.
Lieutenant colonel 11th Cavalry, March 3, 1911.
Colonel 15th Cavalry, April 26, 1914.
Served in campaigns against the Indians, Santiago campaign, and in Philippines, 1899-1901. Bvtd. First lieutenant “for gallantry in action,” July 17, 1882. Member Sons of Veterans, Loyal Legion.
Universalist.
Mason. Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington and Manila), Minneapolis (Minneapolis), Minnesota (Saint Paul), Travis (San Antonio, Texas).
Married Mollie Brownson, of Omaha, Nebraska, November 1, 1882.