Cpt. Robert L. Morris - Alumni File

Class of 1966
Air Force
Tau Kappa Epsilon
pilot

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. 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.

Office of Alumni Relations, Gettysburg College

Deceased alumni file, Special Collections and College Archives, Musselman Library, Gettysburg College

Special Collections and College Archives, Musselman Library, Gettysburg College

1962-1966

Office of Alumni Relations

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1962-1972