The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Stanly H. Rauh (MCSN: 0-54191), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 26 – 27 October 1952. With the platoon engaged in a night counterattack against a strongly defended hill that had been previously overrun by the enemy, Second Lieutenant Rauh skillfully led his men through a devastating barrage of hostile artillery and mortar fire to a position from which he could more effectively launch the assault. Although seriously burned by an exploding enemy white phosphorous shell during this action, he steadfastly refused evacuation in order to supervise the evacuation of men wounded during the approach stage of the assault. Immediately reorganizing the platoon, he proceeded in the attack until an enemy mortar shell exploded nearby, wounding him and killing one of his men. Again reorganizing the unit, he fearlessly pressed forward and led his force in a determined attack against the enemy positions. Although hand grenades were constantly hurled at his unit as they closed with the enemy, Second Lieutenant Rauh continued to move among his men, lending encouragement and inspiration, until he was seriously wounded a third time and forced to relinquish his command. By his outstanding courage, inspiring leadership and resolute determination, Second Lieutenant Rauh contributed materially to the eventual success of the operation and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.