(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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) James M. Morris, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 23 December 1944. 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.
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Awards Received
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Soldier’s Medal
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Silver Star
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Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Second Lieutenant (Infantry)Batallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
May 28, 1944
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) James M. Morris, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action at Artena, Italy, on 28 May 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Lieutenant Morris reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First Lieutenant (Infantry)Batallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) James M. Morris, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France and Germany in 1945. 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.