The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Emil C. Morello (20900654), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 194th Tank Battalion, in action against the enemy from 26 December 1941 through 2 January 1942, in the Philippine Islands. Staff Sergeant Morello’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army.