Quitting U.S. Rights, Toledo Man Confirms

Morgan Records Decision In Havana

HAVANA, Sept. 24 (AP)—William Morgan, from Toledo, O., and a veteran of the Cuban revolution, said today he is renouncing his U.S. citizenship.

Prime Minister Fidel Castro’s office announced Monday that Mr. Morgan was taking such action. Mr. Morgan confirmed the announcement in an interview.

Plea To U.S. Rejected

The United States early this month turned down a request from Mr. Morgan that he be allowed to continue serving Cuba without loss of his U.S. citizenship. U.S. law provides for loss of citizenship by U.S. nationals who serve in the armed forces of a foreign power.

Mr. Morgan at that time said his unit was never a part of the Cuban army and he had never received pay from the army or government.

He told a reporter the action he has taken is natural. “I married in Cuba,” he said, “my daughter is Cuban and I am tied up completely in the revolution. I believe in what they are fighting for.”

Records Statement

He spoke after leaving the Havana broadcasting station where he recorded his renunciation of American citizenship.

Mr. Morgan said he believes his public renunciation ends his rights as an American citizen but said he plans to get in touch with the U.S. embassy.

Joaquin Ossorio of Mr. Castro’s office said he believes the government will soon make Mr. Morgan a “Cuban citizen by birth.”