Charles Frank Morris was a Machinist's Mate First Class (MM1c) aboard USS PAUL JONES (DD-10) from 1918-19.  Born in Missouri, he lived in Chicago, IL.  We are grateful to Charles F. Morris' great-grandson, Mr. Eric Prunty, who has graciously contributed these images.

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USS Paul Jones (DD-10) underway.
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USS Paul Jones (DD-10) at sea.
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Members of the PAUL JONES crew.
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War Service Certificate - Charles F. Morris
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Letter of recommendation from
MMC Benjamin H. Low
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Letter of recommendation from
LT William H. Ball, CO
USS Paul Jones
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Charles F. Morris' ID tag

Charles F. Morris 1918

Letter of recommendation from R.W. Thomas, USS Paul Jones

DD-10 American flag 1918-1919

USS Paul Jones flag 1918-1919

DD-10 1918-1919 underway

DD-10 USS Paul Jones

USS Paul Jones DD-10 underway 1918 with decks awash

DD-10 1918-1919 in port

DD-10 1918-1919
Note the low freeboard.

USS Paul Jones crew circa 1918-1919

Underway 1918-1919

Underway 1918

USS Paul Jones DD-10 1918-1919 in port

DD-10 Paul Jones with tugboat 1918-1919

DD-10 with tugboat 1918-1919

DD-10 USS Paul Jones 1918-1919 dockside

DD-10 USS Paul Jones 1918-1919