The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Anthony George Morrison (MCSN: 0-51372), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer of Company E, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 11 November 1952. During a night raid on a strongly defended enemy position, First Lieutenant Morrison volunteered to move to an exposed vantage point more than one mile forward of the main line of resistance to more effectively call in supporting fire. When the first squad of the attack platoon contacted the enemy and suffered heavy casualties, he personally led the two remaining squads in an assault to aid the stricken unit in recovering their wounded and in disengaging in an orderly manner. Regrouping his forces, he skillfully adjusted supporting arms fire which greatly reduced long range enemy weapons, and again spearheaded the attack through devastating hostile fire in a valiant attempt to envelop the objective. Throughout the fierce engagement, he repeatedly exposed himself to the withering barrage of enemy fire in order to encourage and exhort his men to heroic endeavor in accomplishing the mission. When the unit sustained several casualties and it became necessary to withdraw, he directed his forces to the main line of resistance, remaining with the rear guard to insure that all his men were accounted for. While helping to carry a casualty back to friendly lines, he was mortally wounded by an incoming enemy mortar shell. By his exceptional valor, outstanding leadership and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great odds, First Lieutenant Morrison served to inspire all who observed him and enhanced the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.