Morton Gousse Explained

Honorific Prefix:General
Morton Gousse
Allegiance: Haiti
Branch:Armed Forces of Haiti
Rank:Brigadier general
Commands:Acting Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti

Brigadier general Morton Gousse, a Haitian military officer, served as the Acting Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti from 17 to 19 June 1988, under the presidency of Leslie Manigat. He was appointed by Manigat following the dismissal of Henri Namphy,[1] and dismissed only two days later, after Namphy staged the June 1988 Haitian coup d'état.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HAITIAN ARMY COMMANDER IS FIRED. The Washington Post. 18 June 1988. 28 December 2020.
  2. Web site: MILITARY STAGES COUP IN HAITI. The Washington Post. James Rupert. 20 June 1988. 28 December 2020.