The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Lucio R. Rabe (ASN: 0-1306752), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 24 September 1950, in the vicinity of Changye, Korea. On that date his company was attacking strongly defended enemy positions west of the Naktong River. When the company commander was killed, Lieutenant Rabe was wounded. Despite his wound he refused to be evacuated, but continued directing and encouraging his men until the objective was gained. Lieutenant Rabe’s gallantry and selfless devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.