The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Ronald Craig Morrison (MCSN: 0-101324), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company A, First Tank Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 15 February 1968, First Lieutenant Morrison’s platoon was supporting two Marine companies which were attacking a large North Vietnamese Army force that was occupying a section of the wall surrounding the Hue Citadel. As the units commenced their assault, the Marines were temporarily pinned down by a heavy volume of small arms, automatic weapons and anti-tank rocket fire. Upon being informed of the situation, First Lieutenant Morrison skillfully maneuvered his tank through the intense enemy fire and commenced delivering 90-mm. cannon fire upon the hostile positions. Realizing the need for more accurate fire, he unhesitatingly opened his tank’s hatch and, after positioning himself partially outside the vehicle, skillfully directed his gunner’s fire upon the enemy emplacements. With complete disregard for his own safety, First Lieutenant Morrison fearlessly remained in his dangerously exposed location and began delivering .50 caliber machine gun fire upon the hostile positions. Ignoring the anti-tank rockets impacting near him, he continued his determined efforts until he succeeded in suppressing the enemy fire, thereby enabling the Marines to seize their objective. His aggressive fighting spirit and resolute determination were an inspiration to all who observed him and contributed immeasurably to the accomplishment of the mission. By his courage, bold initiative and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of great personal danger, First Lieutenant Morrison upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.