Michael Morch

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Michael Morch (33400047), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Armorer with Company B, 54th Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, at Kaiserlautern, Germany, on 20 March 1945. Braving intense hostile fire, Technician Fifth Grace Morch rushed into enemy held territory to successfully rescue an injured pilot from his blazing airplane. His gallant achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States.