An Interview with Vietnam Veteran Tom DeLoe, Psychological Operations Specialist
Title
An Interview with Vietnam Veteran Tom DeLoe, Psychological Operations Specialist
Subject
Tom DeLoe
Description
Captain Robert L. Morris was born on March 26, 1944 and grew up in Annville, PA. While at Gettysburg, he served as President of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, was a member of the Arnold Air Society, Varsity G-Club, and the Physical Education Majors Club, and played varsity basketball and baseball. He graduated in 1966 after majoring in physical education and minoring in biology and chemistry. After graduating, he married Susan C. Colestock '67 and was inducted into the U.S. Air Force as a pilot.
In March of 1972, Cpt. Morris was killed during a plane crash over northeast Spain. Lt. Daniel Whipps '69 was also killed during the crash. Cpt. Morris was 27 years old when he died and was buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery.
The manuscript collection includes items from his involvement in sports in high school and at Gettysburg, as well as photographs and documents from his time in the Air Force.
In March of 1972, Cpt. Morris was killed during a plane crash over northeast Spain. Lt. Daniel Whipps '69 was also killed during the crash. Cpt. Morris was 27 years old when he died and was buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery.
The manuscript collection includes items from his involvement in sports in high school and at Gettysburg, as well as photographs and documents from his time in the Air Force.
Creator
Carolyn Hauk
Source
MS-221: Cpt. Robert L. Morris ’66 Papers, Musselman Library Special Collections, Gettysburg College
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Date
November 30th, 2018 and 1995
Contributor
Claude Lanzmann
Format
Manuscript collection
Language
English
Type
Historical
Coverage
1950-1972
Items in the An Interview with Vietnam Veteran Tom DeLoe, Psychological Operations Specialist Collection
Robert Morris Scrapbook
Items included in a scrapbook dedicated to Robert Morris's life prior to attending Gettysburg, during his time at Gettysburg, and his time in the Air Force. Some items from the scrapbook are not included in this digital exhibit.
TKE Caricature - "The Little Dribbler"
![TKE Caricature - "The Little Dribbler"](https://musselmanlibrary.org/vietnam-memory/files/square_thumbnails/1fc734e784803de4062c6fa17405e9ea.jpg "TKE Caricature - "The Little Dribbler"")
Caricature of Robert L. Morris '66 that represents his involvement in TKE, Basketball, and Baseball on campus.
Robert Morris College Photo
Robert Morris '66's graduation photo taken during his last year at Gettysburg College.
Robert Morris Receiving Stan Musial Award
In 1962, Robert Morris received the Stan Musial Award during his first year at Gettysburg. Local press covered the event: The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pennsylvania; Friday, September 14, 1962; Page 15 "Gettysburg Frosh Will Gel Musial Award Tomorrow"…
Air Force Commission
On November 1, 1969, Robert Morris was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Regular U.S. Air Force.
"Why I Want to be a Pilot"
!["Why I Want to be a Pilot"](https://musselmanlibrary.org/vietnam-memory/files/square_thumbnails/bce99c477ed5969a4f88277a56d86d8f.jpg ""Why I Want to be a Pilot"")
Robert Morris found this short piece written by a 3rd grader and copied it down before sending it to his wife.
4-D at Eglin Air Force Base
Photograph of Cpt. Morris with 4-D at Eglin Air Force Base in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, before leaving for Korat base.
“Final Flight Hose Down”
“Final Flight Hose Down” photograph from Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand
Flying a T-37 in Formation
Photograph of Morris flying a T-37 in formation during training at Craig Air Force Base in Selma, Alabama
Air Medal Certificate—First Oak Leaf Cluster
The air medal was established in 1942 and awards Air Force pilots who performed single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Oak Leaf Clusters are additional medals that signify subsequent decorations and…