The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Transportation Corps) Raymond Davidson Hatfield (ASN: 0-919577), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, in action at Taejon, Korea, on 20 July 1950. An overwhelming enemy force, supported by armor, penetrated the defenses of the division around the city of Taejon. Captain Hatfield, the division transportation officer, with complete disregard for his safety and in the face of heavy enemy fire, personally directed efforts made to evacuate critical supplies and ammunition. Although encouraged by his division commander to joint he forces rapidly withdrawing in the face of heavy enemy pressure, he remained forward and was frequently seen moving about under heavy small-arms fire attempting to repair a damaged locomotive and other rail equipment necessary to permit movement of an ammunition train to preclude its capture. Later in the course of this action he was mortally wounded. Captain Hatfield’s act of gallantry was an inspiration to his comrades, reflects credit on himself, and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.