The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Michael Albertus Morgan (ASN: US-56935038), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Private First Class Morgan distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 3 December 1968, while serving as Medical Aidman attached to Company B, 2d Battalion (Airmobile), 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a search and clear mission near Don Laun, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force and sustained several casualties, Private First Class Morgan exposed himself to the intense hostile fire as he moved to the forward fighting position to administer first aid to the wounded personnel. With complete disregard for his own safety, he shielded the injured soldiers with his own body as he treated them. Although wounded twice himself, Private First Class Morgan ignored his injuries and continued to administer first aid to the casualties. Only after all the other wounded soldiers had been treated did Private First Class Morgan seek aid for himself. His gallant action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Specialist Fourth Class Michael Albertus Morgan (ASN: US-56935038), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Morgan distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 9 March 1969, while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company B, 2d Battalion (Airmobile), 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a night ambush mission in Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam. When his platoon was attacked and surrounded by a numerically superior enemy force and numerous casualties were sustained, Specialist Morgan constantly exposed himself to the intense hostile rocket, mortar and small arms fire as he administered first aid to the wounded soldiers. Although seriously wounded himself, Specialist Morgan refused medical attention, but continued to treat the injured men, engage the advancing insurgents and give words of encouragement to all who would listen. Even though enemy rockets were exploding near his position and wounded again Specialist Morgan remained in the exposed position to administer first aid and evacuate the casualties. Not until he was ordered to accept aid and be evacuated did Specialist Morgan leave the contact area. His actions undoubtedly saved the lives of several fellow soldiers. His gallant action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.