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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    May 20, 1951

    Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders No. 176 (August 16, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Staff Sergeant Raymond H. Kellogg (MCSN: 354988), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Mulsoeto, Korea, on 20 May 1951. On that date, the command post of the rifle platoon of which Sergeant Kellogg was platoon leader was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force, in an attempt to break through the position and reach United Nations installations in the rear. Sergeant Kellogg quickly organized his platoon and directed the defense of the position. Despite intense enemy mortar and automatic weapons fire, he repeatedly exposed himself in order to employ hand grenades effectively and to encourage his men. Through his courageous leadership, the attack was repulsed, and severe casualties inflicted on the enemy. The gallantry, initiative, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Kellogg on this occasion reflect great credit on himself and the military service.