Charles D. Morrow

The President of the United States takes Pleasure in presenting a Second Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Silver Star Medal to Charles D. Morrow, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia on 27 June 1972. On that date Sergeant Morrow, a Pararescue Recovery Technician on an HH-53C Rescue Helicopter, voluntarily and at great risk to his own life, penetrated a hostile and heavily defended area of North Vietnam to effect the rescue of a downed American airman. His professional skill and determination in providing vital aircraft cover fire while openly exposed to intense hostile ground fire were invaluable to the successful completion of this most hazardous mission. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Morrow has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Other Award: Silver Star (Vietnam), Silver Star w/OLC (Vietnam)

The President of the United States takes Pleasure in presenting an Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Silver Star Medal to Charles D. Morrow, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia from 26 April 1972 to 27 April 1972. During that period, Sergeant Morrow, a Pararescue recovery specialist on an HH-53C Super Jolly Green Rescue Helicopter, penetrated deep into an extremely hostile and heavily defended area to effect the rescue of a downed American airman. His professional skill in providing the effective ground suppression fire required throughout the mission and his willingness, at great risk to his own life, to expose himself to hostile ground forces from his open mini gun position, was instrumental in the successful completion of this most hazardous mission. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Morrow has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Other Award: Silver Star (Vietnam), Silver Star w/2d OLC (Vietnam)

The President of the United States takes Pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Charles D. Morrow, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Laos from 10 February 1972 to 11 February 1972. On those dates, Sergeant Morrow flew an extremely hazardous mission deep into enemy territory to rescue two American airmen. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Morrow manned his minigun position, completely exposing himself to possible hostile fire, and relayed valuable information to the pilot to keep the helicopter clear of the jungle covered mountainous terrain. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Morrow has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Other Award: Silver Star w/OLC (Vietnam), Silver Star w/2d OLC (Vietnam)