John C. Morgan
Lt Col John Cary Morgan United States Army Air Corps United States Air Force | |
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Military photo of John C . Morgan | |
| Nickname(s) | "Red" |
| Born | August 24, 1914 Vernon, Texas, US |
| Died | January 17, 1991 (aged 76) Papillion, Nebraska, US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941 – 1943 (Canada) 1943 – 1945, 1950 – 1953 (USA) |
| Rank | Sergeant (Canada) Lieutenant Colonel (USA) |
| Unit | 326th BS, 92nd BG |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Air Medal (3) |
John Cary "Red" Morgan (August 24, 1914 – January 17, 1991) was a United States Army Air Forces pilot in World War II who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during a 1943 bombing run over Germany, which also inspired the character of 2nd Lieutenant Jesse Bishop in the novel and film Twelve O'Clock High.