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 John Morris (ASN: US-52015482), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company M, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 24 July 1951 in the vicinity of Hoam, Korea. On that date, during an attack on heavily defended enemy positions, Private Morris, a machine gunner, was delivering supporting fire for the assaulting rifle troops. Noticing a comrade lying wounded and exposed to the deadly enemy crossfire, Private Morris turned his weapon over to the assistant gunner and dashed through the fire-swept area to the aid of his fallen comrade. Completely ignoring the intense enemy fire, he administered aid to the wounded man, and while still exposed to the intense blaze of hostile fire, picked him up and carried him back to safety. Seeing that his wounded comrade was taken care of, he returned to his position and resumed supporting the attack. His selfless and heroic action saved the life of his wounded comrade and was conspicuous on a field of battle where bravery is common. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Morris reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.