His Grandfather
The famous actor was named after his grandfather who was a veteran of the American Civil War. Wayne’s grandfather signed for the Union Army when he was still a teenager. Many interesting stories surround this army veteran.
His Grandfather
Battle of Pine Bluff
The first Marion Mitchell Morrison sustained serious injuries while in combat. Allegedly, he survived the 1860 Battle of Pine Bluff by pretending to be dead. Why did the second Marion Mitchell Morrison not follow in his grandfather’s footsteps?
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Battle Of Pine Bluff
