The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Raymond W. Thorn (ASN: 35071877), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 20 November 1944. When an enemy shell exploded near his foxhole, wounding four of his comrades, Private Thorn went tot heir aid, dressed their wounds while exposed to heavy enemy machine gun and artillery fire, and then carried each of them, in turn, to a covered position from which they could be readily evacuated. After accomplishing this task coolly and efficiently under enemy fire and observation, Private Thorn returned to his forward position where his unit was awaiting orders to attack. His gallant action under fire and without thought of personal safety reflects the highest credit upon Private Thorn’s character and training as a soldier.