Background
MORRIS, John Ernest was born on August 31, 1875 in West Monroe, Louisiana, United States. Son of John E. and Mary Eliza (Turnley) Morris.
MORRIS, John Ernest was born on August 31, 1875 in West Monroe, Louisiana, United States. Son of John E. and Mary Eliza (Turnley) Morris.
Louisiana. State University.
San Francisco, California Captain Second United States Volunteer Infantry., during Spanish-American War, 99. First Lieutenant, and Captain, Philippine 38 Volunteer Infantry., Insurrection, 1899- 1901. Accepted appointment as First Lieutenant Regular army, 1901.
Captain, 1909; Major, 1917. Lieutenant Colonel, 1920.
Member: Sons of the American Revolution. American Legion; Masons. Shrine; Military Order of the AVorld War.
Sigma Nu. Clubs: University (Salt Lake City), ArmjT (Douglas), Columbia (Indianapolis).
Spouse Camille Burlinson Brookes, February 3, 1913.