The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Raul V. Cano (ASN: 0-2262124), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company I, 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Chochiwon, Korea, on 9 – 10 July 1950. His company, occupying defensive positions north of the town, was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force supported by tanks. The enemy’s deadly fire was concentrated on the command post and Lieutenant Cano’s position where he was acting as Forward Observer. Completely disregarding the intense fire he remained in his forward position from which he delivered effective rifle fire silencing two machine guns and killing the crews. During the fight, he directed rocket fire on one of the enemy tanks, disabling it and killing the crew as they dismounted. The remaining enemy tank, however, placed a round of fire directly in front of his position, rendering him unconscious. Upon evacuation to the Battalion Aid Station he regained consciousness. Disregarding orders to remain, he rose to his feet, secured a carbine and ammunition and returned to the fight where he rallied men of the company and led them to more tenable positions where he effectively engaged the enemy anew. Lieutenant Cano’s fearless action, complete devotion to duty and exemplary leadership reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.