The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Morris K. Denton (ASN: 6861970), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery F, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), in action at Fort Mills, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942. When the rest of Battery F, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), moved into beach defense reserve, Private First Class Denton remained at the battery position to help man anti-aircraft machine guns. Although without previous machine gun experience and constantly subjected to heavy enemy artillery bombardment and furious strafing and bombing attacks, he delivered accurate machine gun fire on all enemy targets which came within range. Subsequently, when ordered to destroy the battery’s equipment preparatory to surrender, he not only aided in the destruction of much materiel but also in firing two twelve-inch guns at an enemy area in such a way that those powerful weapons were rendered useless by their own discharge. By his gallant devotion to duty at the risk of his life, Private Denton made a conspicuous contribution to the defense of Corregidor. His gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.