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 Raymond D. Hunter (ASN: US-55134741), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 10 October 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On that date Private Hunter was a flame thrower operator with a unit which was assaulting a strongly fortified enemy-held hill. In the course of this action intense fire from several hostile bunkers was seriously hindering the progress of friendly elements. Undaunted by the hostile fire directed at him, Private Hunter, with his weapon, successfully destroyed the enemy bunkers and annihilated their occupants. His courageous action enabled his unit to complete its assigned mission, with a minimum of friendly casualties. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Hunter on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.