The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Leland D. Bray, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 21st Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self Propelled), 25th Infantry Division, in action near Pyong-chong, Korea, on 7 March 1951. On that date, Sergeant First Class Bray’s half-track section was advancing in support of a tank-infantry patrol near Pyong-chong, Korea. When hostile forces began an intense small arms and anti-tank gun barrage he advanced on foot to seek more tenable firing positions for the vehicles. Exposing himself to the deadly fire, he walked in front of each half-track to ensure the most effective placement. By directing a heavy volume of accurate counterfire, he eliminated the enemy resistance and allowed the patrol to advance. Sergeant First Class Bray’s valorous initiative, aggressive leadership and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.