The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Richard Morgan Rees, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Field Team 6, Control Team B, Headquarters, Joint Casualty Resolution Center. 

Captain Rees distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 15 December 1973.  His extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Captain Rees was born in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.  He entered the service from Cleveland.  Among his other decorations, Captain Rees was awarded the Silver Star for action on 11 April 1968 in Vietnam.