The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Marvin J. Morris (ASN: US-55022846), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 3 September 1951 in the vicinity of Mandeau-san, Korea. On that date the platoon of which Corporal Morris was a member had infiltrated the enemy lines and was immediately encircled and attacked by a fanatically determined enemy force. Corporal Morris was placed in a position on a finger that was the enemy’s main route of approach. During several fierce attacks by the enemy, he left the safety of his position and exposed himself to the intense hostile small arms, automatic weapons and grenade fire in order to effectively place automatic rifle fire upon the advancing enemy force. As a result of his intrepid actions, numerous casualties were inflicted upon the enemy and his unit was able to maintain its position. The gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Morris on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.