The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Technical Sergeant Ray Morgan (MCSN: 262793), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Headquarters Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against an armed enemy on 9 August 1950 near Chindong-ni, Korea. On 8 August 1950 Sergeant Morgan, Infantry Chief of his rifle company, was with the company in an assault against a well organized and heavily defended enemy position. During the assault the left flank of the company was pinned down by heavy enemy machine gun fire. Without regard for his own safety, Sergeant Morgan advanced alone, across terrain devoid of cover and swept by enemy fire, and reduced eight of the enemy and enabled the company to continue its advance. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Morgan on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the United States Naval Service.