Charles Henry Morris joined the Plymouth City Police 18 August 1939; resided at Woodhey, Plymouth. Police Constable Morris volunteered for commando service and was enlisted into the General Service Corps 15 October 1942 joining the 3rd Police Intake at the Commando Depot Primary Training Wing (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry.

On completion of his commando course 21 December 1942 he was nominally transferred to the 17/21st Lancers (Royal Armoured Corps) and taken on the strength of the Commando Depot. Posted to No.5 Commando 18 January 1943. Embarked for overseas service in the Far East 13 November 1943.

Trooper Morris, No.5 Commando 6 Troop, was wounded 15 March 1944 during operations in Burma. Discharged from hospital 17 May 1944. Active service in India, Ceylon, and the Arakan, Burma. Served in the Commandos until released to Class W (T) Reserve List 30 January 1946. Rejoined Plymouth City Police the following day. Member of the Commando Association.

Died 13 June 1955 after a short illness whilst serving in the Police.