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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Raymond F. Morris (ASN: 0-1312319), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Amance, France, 20 September 1944. After guiding his platoon in a crawling advance along a road near the Forest of ****, Lieutenant Morris led his men in a running attack across open rolling fields against enemy positions located some five hundred yards away. As he moved along the highway deploying his troops, he was caught in cross fire from enemy machine guns. Although mortally wounded, Lieutenant Morris continued to direct the movement of his platoon across the field, shouting instructions until the forest had been entered and the German positions overrun. His gallantry in action and zeal for the accomplishment of the mission at hand even at the cost of his own life served as an inspiration to the men under his command and were largely responsible for the success of his unit in this operation. 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 Army.