The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) James J. Morris (ASN: 0-1295583), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, in action on 14 March 1945, in Germany. A force of 200 Germans were infiltrating up through an exposed draw to the south and west of Company I’s positions. Captain Morris, without thought of personal safety, crawled forward through heavy enemy artillery and small arms fire and contacted the reserve platoon of Company A. He led the platoon to the exposed raw and then located the artillery observer who directed artillery on the enemy, breaking the enemy’s attack. The courage and leadership displayed by Captain Morris merits the highest praise.