(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 Lieutenant Colonel Morgan R. Beamer, Jr. (AFSN: AO-0429748), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Pilot of an RF-80 Shooting Star Reconnaissance Aircraft and as Commanding Officer of the 45th Reconnaissance Squadron, 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in Korea, on 2 January 1953. Lieutenant Colonel Morgan flew a damaged and unarmed photojet through enemy interceptors to obtain critically needed intelligence data deep inside North Korea. 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 Air Force.