Keywords: 140318-A-ZI280-117 (13287661123).jpg President Barack H Obama left presents a Medal of Honor to former U S Army Sgt 1st Class Melvin Morris in the White House in Washington D C March 18 2014 Morris was one of 24 Army veterans to receive the award during the ceremony He was recognized for his actions Sept 17 1969 while serving in the Vietnam War DoD photo by Sgt Justin Wagoner U S Army/Released https //www flickr com/photos/39955793 N07/13287661123/ 140318-A-ZI280-117 2014-03-18 15 53 https //www flickr com/people/39955793 N07 U S Department of Defense Current Photos PD-USGov U S Department of Defense Current Photos https //flickr com/photos/39955793 N07/13287661123 2016-09-03 07 11 50 United States Government Work District of Columbia Medal of Honor United States Department of Defense |