Battery Morris (1)

 (1904-1946) - Battery Morris was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 3 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Hancock (2), New Jersey. The battery was named in G.O. 194, 27 Dec 1904, after Colonel Lewis O. Morris, 7th U.S. New York Volunteer Artillery (Capt. 1st U.S. Artillery), who was killed in action at Cold Harbor, Virginia, 4 Jun 1864. Battery construction started in 1904, was completed in 1904 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use 7 Jun 1904 at a cost of $ 23,000.00. Deactivated in 1946.

Endicott Period
Originally built as an Endicott Period concrete coastal gun battery with four 3" M1903 guns mounted on M1903 pedestal mounts.



World War I
The gun tubes of Battery Morris were not affected by the World War I redistribution program.

World War II
The guns and carriages were declared obsolete on 18 Oct 1945 and processed for salvage 28 May 1946.

Current Status
Part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, Fort Hancock Unit. No period guns or mounts in place.

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