The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Curtis Ray Rice (ASN: US-54025085), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, near Chinhyon-ni, Korea, on 13 October 1951. During an assault on enemy positions, his company encountered exceedingly stiff resistance. Private Rice and a small group of men moved around the base of the hill onto a ridgeline to drive into the flank of the enemy positions. He exposed himself constantly to the murderous enemy fire as he led his men in close combat with the enemy and personally advanced until he was in the trenches with the enemy soldiers, clearing them with devastatingly accurate fire. As a result of his fearless aggressiveness, the enemy suffered severe losses and his comrades were able to secure the objective with a minimum of casualties. Private Rice’s courageous action, exemplary leadership and selfless devotion to duty contributed immeasurably to the success of his unit’s mission and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.