The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Raymond Warren (MCSN: 426717), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the Third Battalion, Eighth Marines, SECOND Marine Division against enemy Japanese forces on Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands on November 20, 1943. Quickly realizing that a demolition group attacking a hostile bomb proof shelter was being pinned down by the Japanese within the structure, Private First Class Warren courageously exposed himself to heavy machine gun and mortar fire in order to divert the enemy to himself and allow the demolition group to advance. Fatally wounded during the violent action which followed, he steadfastly continued to support the advance until the assault units had placed their charges. Private First Class Warren’s heroic spirit of self-sacrifice and unswerving devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.