The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Ray L. Pace (MCSN: 1100364), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea, on 11 June 1951. Although painfully wounded when subjected to intense hostile mortar and artillery fire while leading his squad in a mission to support a tank advance, Corporal Pace steadfastly refused to be evacuated and, undeterred by his wounds, courageously moved from man to man to skillfully maneuver his unit into covered positions and to direct their effective fire against the enemy. By his undaunted courage, daring combat tactics and unwavering devotion to duty, Corporal Pace served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.