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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Otho Key Morrison, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Cunel, France, 15 October 1918; and at Juvigny, France, 10 November 1918. Lieutenant Morrison displayed exceptional courage and leadership when, being cut off by the enemy with his battalion command and a small detachment from battalion headquarters, he led patrols and drove off enemy machine-gunners who had infiltrated to within striking distance of the group. On 10 November he led his company against the fortified heights of Juvigny, driving back the enemy for more than a kilometer.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    60th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 5, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Infantry) Otho K. Morrison, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Morrison distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on the Meuse, France, 5 November 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.