The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Clifford O. Morrison (ASN: RA-6555711), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Battery, 37th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 10 September 1950 in the vicinity of Poncho, Korea. On this date Sergeant Morrison was the artillery forward observer for a rifle platoon during an attack against an enemy position. Although the enemy was delivering heavy concentrations of mortar and hand grenade fire he voluntarily moved ahead of the attacking infantry in order to better observe the enemy’s dispositions and call for artillery fire. While he was in this exposed position heavy enemy fire severed the communication lines to his artillery. With complete indifference for his personal safety and completely disregarding the enemy fire he moved along the line repairing the breaks. While engaged in this task he was wounded, but he refused to be evacuated. He remained in this position relaying firing orders to his artillery until the platoon successfully accomplished its mission and destroyed the enemy position. His courageous action was instrumental in preventing more serious casualties and greatly facilitated the mission of the infantry. The gallantry and high devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Morrison on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.