Background
Morris, Max King was born on October 23, 1924 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Lee Howard and Aldyth (King) Morris.
foundation executive naval officer
Morris, Max King was born on October 23, 1924 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Lee Howard and Aldyth (King) Morris.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1947. Master of Arts in International Law, Tufts University, 1960. Master of Arts in International Economics, Tufts University, 1961.
Doctor of Philosophy, Tufts University, 1967.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1947; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1972; carrier pilot with combat duty in Korea and Vietnam, 1947-1971; commander jet squadron United States Ship America, 1965-1967; major command at sea, 1969-1970; commandant United States Naval Academy, 1971-1973; Joint Chiefs of Staff representative United Nations Law of Sea Conference, 1973-1977; retired, 1977. President Thalassa Research Company, Jacksonville, Florida, since 1977. Trustee Arthur Vining Davis Founds., Florida.
Served with artillery United States Army, 1942-1944. Member International Institute Strategic Studies (London), Council on Foreign Relations, Middle East Institute, United States Naval Institute Clubs: New York Yacht, Florida Yacht. Belfry (London); Ponte Vedra (Florida).
Married Mary Jane Bull, June 19, 1952. Children: Jane, William, Mary.