The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Morris O. Conrad (ASN: RA-6816332), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 26 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kujang-dong, Korea. On that date his company, which was engaging the enemy on a hill, was enveloped on both flanks by two enemy forces each of estimated company strength, and received orders to withdraw to now defensive positions. As the company reached the base of the hill, another large enemy force was encountered through which the company had to fight its way in order to continue its withdrawal. Sergeant Conrad moved continuously through the withdrawing column making certain that all wounded were being evacuated. He then assumed a position near the rear of the company and led groups of men toward the road as breaks occurred in the enemy lines. When the last elements of the unit were fighting their way across the road, Sergeant Conrad, voluntarily and with complete disregard for his personal safety, went back up the fire-swept hill to insure that all of the wounded had been evacuated. When he regained the road he was wounded by an exploding hand grenade. In spite of his wounded condition he made his way to the company’s new position and immediately began to direct groups into the perimeter defense and to aid the reorganization of the company. He continued his ceaseless efforts until he was wounded a second time and was evacuated for medical treatment. His gallantry on this occasion prevented serious casualties from being inflicted on his company and reflects the highest great upon himself is in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.