Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

"B" Company, 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, 3rd Parachute Brigade, 6th Airborne Division, British Army

Awarded for:

Operation Tonga

On 6th June 1944 at Le Mesnil Sergeant Morgan displayed a complete lack of concern for his personal safety and displayed fine leadership and initiative. He was wounded while leading an assault on a group of buildings but he supplied cover by smoke for his section to withdraw from what might have been a serious situation. He then returned to Company Headquarters with valuable information concerning enemy dispositions.