The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Stanley Graycus (ASN: RA-16297757), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 22 September 1950 in the vicinity of Sangha-dong, Korea. On that date, he was performing the duties of a driver when he noticed the efforts of some medical aidmen attempting to evacuate wounded soldiers from under intensive enemy machine gun fire and exploding grenades. When the aidmen fell back due to heavy casualties among their own group, he left the comparative safety of his position, and with utter disregard for his safety, rallied the remaining aidmen and led them through the enemy fire to the wounded men. Despite additional casualties among the aidmen, he repeatedly led them through the intense enemy fire, until all of the wounded had been evacuated. Later the same day, he fearlessly led a litter squad through exploding enemy grenades, and assisted in the evacuation of three wounded comrades. Private Graycus’ gallant and courageous actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.