John Frank Morrison

Major General John Frank Morrison (December 20, 1857 – October 22, 1932) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, Pancho Villa Expedition, and World War I, he attained the rank of major general and was a recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal and Silver Star.

Early life and education John F. Morrison was born in Charlotteville, Schoharie County, New York on December 20, 1857, the son of Hannah (Lamont) Morrison and John Morrison, who served as county clerk. He graduated from Schoharie Academy, then began attendance at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York, from which he graduated in 1881, ranked 26th in a class of 53.

Later career From August 1919 to April 1920, Morrison was commander of the post at Camp Lewis, Washington. Instead, a single bugler was present to sound Taps. They were married until her death in 1929. The Morrisons had no children. and Training Infantry.

Morrison's abilities as an instructor while at Fort Leavenworth were recognized Army-wide. George C. Marshall, who studied under Morrison and became Army Chief of Staff in 1939, later said that Morrison "taught me all I had ever known of tactics".

In 1974, Morrison was inducted into the Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was founded in 1969, and honors members of the Army who significantly contributed to the history, heritage and traditions of the Army while stationed at Fort Leavenworth.

The John F. Morrison Professor of Military History was created in 1974 by the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. A distinguished historian is selected to hold this visiting professorship every academic year.