Morgan Road was dedicated by the Canada Lands Company on May 22, 2012, as part of their redevelopment of Edmonton’s former Canadian Forces Base (Griesbach Barracks).
Born in Saskatoon in 1931, Flight Lieutenant Robert Morgan joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1949 and served over 35 years in the forces. He has resided in the Edmonton area since 1969.
Notably, he was awarded the George Medal in May 1957 for selfless action on July 21, 1955, while serving with 439 Squadron in Marville, France. His citation notes his ‘splendid courage’ in the rescue of the trapped pilot of a crashed fighter aircraft “with complete disregard for his own safety, ignoring flames and exploding ammunition… while standing over fuel tanks …removed the pilot ….Flight Lieutenant Morgan’s prompt, courageous, and sustained rescue efforts in the face of mounting danger, …saved the pilot’s life.”
Just prior to retirement, he was selected the 1985 Air Force Association of Canada’s National Airman of the Year.