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) Morris P. Guerrant (ASN: 0-511700), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 30 April 1945, at ****, Germany. First Lieutenant Guerrant, platoon leader, advanced ahead of his platoon’s scouts, over open terrain, armed with only a pistol and a hand grenade. Unexpected enemy fire from a well-prepared strong point severed his platoon and scattered its forward elements. First Lieutenant Guerrant continued to advance alone toward the forward enemy outpost positions, killing two of the enemy and forcing the rest to withdraw. First Lieutenant Guerrant then deployed his platoon and advanced alone around the enemy flank, over open ground and through the direct fire and observation of the enemy. First Lieutenant Guerrant was mortally wounded in this position but continued to fire upon the enemy until death. His extreme devotion to duty reflects great credit on the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces of the United States Army.