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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Arthur F. Morrison, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Medical Corps)

    Regiment:

    21st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 19, 1950

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 280 (1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Medical Corps) Arthur F. Morrison (ASN: 0-972871), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Waegwan, Korea, on 19 September 1950. On the eve of the assault crossing of the Naktong River he established his Battalion Aid Station near the bank of the river although he was well aware that the area was under enemy observation and zeroes by enemy artillery. When the infantry attacked across the river intense enemy defensive fire inflicted exceptionally heavy casualties on the attacking troops. As the wounded were moved to the Aid Station concentrations of enemy artillery began to fall on the area. Captain Morrison, with complete disregard for personal safety, continued to administer aid to the wounded and supervised the placing of the wounded in fox holes which he had ordered dug before the battle began. He continued to administer aid to the wounded throughout the battle. His professional knowledge, courage, and extreme calmness displayed under the intense fire was an inspiration to the men of his command and was directly responsible for saving the lives of many of the wounded. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Morrison, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Medical Corps.