The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Class Clarence A. Morris (ASN: RA-18337533), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Yongsan, Korea, on 15 August 1950. During the attack the enemy had succeeded in overrunning the forward position and the company was ordered to withdraw. Sergeant Morris and the members of his squad elected to remain and cover the withdrawal. Under his expert direction the squad maintained effective fire and succeeded in temporarily halting the advance. Sergeant Morris refused to abandon his position until the company had succeeded in its movement and when last seen was firing into the ranks of the numerically superior enemy when his position was overrun. His gallant actions and unhesitant devotion to duty reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service.