Mr. Glen E. Morrell

Glen Edward Morrell was born to Charles and Bessie Morrell in Wick, West Virginia in 1936, and died at home on 26 October 2023 surrounded by friends and family at his home in Cocoa, FL. He joined the Army in 1953 and held every noncommissioned officer position culminating as being selected as the 7th Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) in 1983 from which he retired in July 1987. At the age of 41, SMA Morrell attended the US Army Ranger School and was the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his class. He then volunteered to be the Command Sergeant Major of the 1st Ranger Battalion at Fort Stewart, Ga. After assignment as the Command Sergeant Major (CSM) of the 1st Ranger Battalion, SMA Morrell went on to be the CSM of 10th Special Forces Group (Europe), CSM of US Army Recruiting Command, CSM of Forces Command, before being selected as the 7th Sergeant Major of the Army. There was (and maybe still is) a photo of him in the Pentagontaken during Ranger School, with a twenty-something year old on his shoulder who just couldn’t make it any further. Despite being twice his age, Sergeant Major Morrell would leave no soldier behind. The US Army Recruiting Command established the Glen E. Morrell Award for Recruiting Excellence in his honor. This medallion is the ultimate award under the Recruiting Incentive Awards Program. SMA Morrell was inducted in to the Ranger Hall of Fame in 1993. His love of Rangers and dedication to mentor and promote the Warriors of the 75th Ranger Regiment never diminished. His service to this Nation is legendary and he will forever be remembered and treasured. His many duty assignments include three combat tours with the Special Forces in Vietnam, two tours with the Special Forces in Panama, two tours in Germany, many military assignments in the United States to include the 82d Airborne Division, and the 5th Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, and Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor with Saint John's University, Minnesota. His many awards include: Combat Infantryman Badge, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, Army Staff Identification Badge, Silver Recruiter Badge, Expert Marksman Badge, Vietnam Parachutist Badge, Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Presidential Unit Citation with three oak leaf clusters, Good Conduct Medal (ten awards), Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three campaign stars, Presidential Unit Citation with three oak leaf clusters, NCO Professional Education Ribbon with bronze award numeral 5, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 1, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and ten service stripes. After retirement, Glen moved to Cocoa Florida where he enjoyed fishing, volunteering at Christ Central Church of which he was a member, and hosting friends and family. His cookouts were epic! SMA Morrell was preceded in death by his parents, his six siblings, his grandson Jay Morrell, and his granddaughter Lauren Morrell. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Karen Morrell, his son Glen Edward Morrell II, and his daughters Dawn Morrell and Angela Morrell. Rangers Lead The Way! Funeral services will be held 7 November 2023 at Christ Central Church, 2010 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL. Family will receive visitors at 11:00, Service at 11:30 followed by burial at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery at 2:30PM, 5525 US 1, Mims, FL 32754. Donations may be made to Christ Central Church, 2010 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922 or a charity of your choice.

Mr. Glen E. Morrell

May 26, 1936 - October 26, 2023

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May 26, 1936 - October 26, 2023

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