LIEUTENANT DONALD WILLIAM MORRIS (then Lieutenant, Junior Grade), United States Naval Reserve. For heroism as Pilot of a Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron EIGHTEEN, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Battle for Leyte Gulf on October 24, 1944. Boldly flying through intense antiaircraft fire to press home a low-level attack against a Battleship Task Force, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Morris succeeded in scoring a direct hit on a hostile vessel and, although his plane was damaged by enemy fire, made a safe return to base. By his outstanding airmanship, courage and devotion to duty, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Morris contributed to the infliction of costly damage upon the enemy and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Mr. Morris resided in Washington State.