The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Woodrow Morgan (ASN: 35267524), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. While advancing as the point of his squad during the establishment of a beachhead in the vicinity of **** on 9 September 1943, Private Morgan saw an enemy tank in a position which threatened the lives of his comrades. With magnificent courage, he moved forward single-handedly against this formidable objective, attacking it furiously with grenades and rifle at close range. His determined assault warned his comrades of the danger and successfully prevented the tank from pressing an attack against them. The outstanding alertness, aggressiveness and devotion to duty displayed by Private Morgan undoubtedly saved the lives of members of his squad. During this encounter he was fatally wounded. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.