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First Name: Christopher

Last Name: Morbitzer

Birthplace:

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Middle Name: George



Date of Birth: 19 June 1947

Date of Death: 19 August 1971

Rank: Captain

Years Served:
Christopher George Morbitzer

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Christopher George Morbitzer

Captain, U.S. Army

Christopher George Morbitzer was born on 19 June 1947. He was a graduate of Field Artillery OCS Class 33A-67 at Fort Sill, OK.

On 19 August 1971, Captain Christopher George Morbitzer was serving with Advisory Team 66, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command Vietnam Advisors, in Dinh Tuong Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, CPT Morbitzer was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

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The name Christopher G Morbitzer is located on Panel W3 Line 134 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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Honoree ID: 210388   Created by: MHOH

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