04-14-2015, 04:52 PM
General Orders #45 of the Headquarters Of The Department Of The Army, 28th August 1957 not only has the citation of Morrison's Bronze Star but also shows that the Soviet Union was not the only nation with "catch up" awards. The paperwork must have been misplaced for almost 5 years.
V. BRONZE STAR MEDAL. 1. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944, A Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States is awarded to the following-named enlisted men:
Sergeant Harvey D. Brown, (then Corporal), Infantry, United States Army, distinguished himself by heroism on 19 September 1952 near Chorwon, Korea. An attack on a hill by Sergeant Brown's Company was stopped by concentrated enemy machine gun fire. In an effort to silence the enemy guns, Sergeant Brown voluntarily exposed himself in order to reach a 3.5 rocket launcher which had been disabled by enemy fire. He removed the defective part and with complete disregard of enemy fire and the danger involved in using only the rear half of the launcher, placed such accurate fire on the enemy machine guns that they were put out of action. Sergeant Brown's heroic action reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the traditions of the military service.
Private Francis R. Decker, Infantry, United States Army, distinguished himself by heroism near Sang Mago Ri, Korea, on 18 September 1952. When an enemy attack threatened to overrun his position, Private Decker exposed himself not only to enemy fire but also to friendly artillery fire in order to more effectively throw hand grenades on the flanks. Private Decker's voluntary and courageous action prevented the enemy from surrounding the position and permitted an orderly withdrawal. Private Decker's action was an inspiration to his comrades and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
Sergeant Robert E. Feichter, (then Corporal), Infantry, United States Army, distinguished himself by heroic achievement near Chorwon, Korea, 16-24 August 1952. During heavy fighting on the hill, "Old Baldy," casualties were numerous and medical personnel were few. When the Company was ordered to withdraw, Sergeant Feichter remained behind in order to tend the wounded. Despite concentrated enemy mortar and artillery fire and though separated from his organization, he continued his ministrations. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Feichter reduced the severity of casualties, reflecting great credit on himself and the military service.
V. BRONZE STAR MEDAL. 1. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944, A Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States is awarded to the following-named enlisted men:
Sergeant Harvey D. Brown, (then Corporal), Infantry, United States Army, distinguished himself by heroism on 19 September 1952 near Chorwon, Korea. An attack on a hill by Sergeant Brown's Company was stopped by concentrated enemy machine gun fire. In an effort to silence the enemy guns, Sergeant Brown voluntarily exposed himself in order to reach a 3.5 rocket launcher which had been disabled by enemy fire. He removed the defective part and with complete disregard of enemy fire and the danger involved in using only the rear half of the launcher, placed such accurate fire on the enemy machine guns that they were put out of action. Sergeant Brown's heroic action reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the traditions of the military service.
Private Francis R. Decker, Infantry, United States Army, distinguished himself by heroism near Sang Mago Ri, Korea, on 18 September 1952. When an enemy attack threatened to overrun his position, Private Decker exposed himself not only to enemy fire but also to friendly artillery fire in order to more effectively throw hand grenades on the flanks. Private Decker's voluntary and courageous action prevented the enemy from surrounding the position and permitted an orderly withdrawal. Private Decker's action was an inspiration to his comrades and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
Sergeant Robert E. Feichter, (then Corporal), Infantry, United States Army, distinguished himself by heroic achievement near Chorwon, Korea, 16-24 August 1952. During heavy fighting on the hill, "Old Baldy," casualties were numerous and medical personnel were few. When the Company was ordered to withdraw, Sergeant Feichter remained behind in order to tend the wounded. Despite concentrated enemy mortar and artillery fire and though separated from his organization, he continued his ministrations. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Feichter reduced the severity of casualties, reflecting great credit on himself and the military service.
"Signed with his own rubber stamp"
