Arthur Morris (U.S. Army officer)

Arthur Morris (9 November 1843 – 26 September 1892) was an officer in the United States Army who served as the ninth commander of the Department of Alaska, from March 5, 1877, to June 14, 1877.^[1]

Arthur Morris
From 1892's Officers of the Army and Navy (Regular) Who Served in the Civil War
Born	(1843-11-09)November 9, 1843
Died	September 26, 1892(1892-09-26) (aged 48)
Allegiance	United States
Branch	Union Army
Rank	Major
Commands	4th Artillery Regiment
Battles / wars	American Civil War Battles of White Oak Swamp Battle of Antietam

Morris was commissioned as a second lieutenant of the 4th Artillery Regiment in March 1862. He received two brevets for gallantry and meritorious service at the Battles of White Oak Swamp and Antietam, and was promoted to first lieutenant in November 1863.

Morris was promoted to captain in January 1877, and was the last Army officer to command the Department of Alaska. He retired in October 1887, and received a brevet promotion to major in February 1890.^[2]