Richard E. Morrow

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Richard E. Morrow (326156), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the Twenty- Second Marines, Fifth Amphibious Corps, in combat against enemy Japanese forces on Engebi Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, 18 February 1944. Gallantly advancing alone to investigate a suspected enemy sniper position in a pile of logs near the north beach of the island, Corporal Morrow discovered the concealed Japanese troops. Unhesitatingly exposing himself to the sniper’s guns in order to warn his waiting squad of the danger, Corporal Morrow was killed by enemy fire. His outstanding devotion to duty and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice which enabled his men to reduce the hostile position without further casualties reflect he highest credit upon corporal Morrow and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

Commander in Chief, Pacific Forces: Serial 9682 (November 27, 1944)