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 First Class Raymond H. Stone (ASN: 36481034), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 8 January 1945 in Luxembourg. On that date, the enemy launched a fierce counterattack in the vicinity of Dahl, Luxembourg, supported by heavy artillery fire, which inflicted many casualties on friendly troops. When ambulances could not be used to evacuate the wounded because of the intense fire directed at the roads, Private First Class Stone, a litter vehicle driver, volunteered to perform this task. With utter disregard for personal safety he courageously made ten trips over the hazardous roads to successfully evacuate all of the casualties. His courageous action and sincere devotion to duty were responsible for the immediate evacuation of his comrades and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.