The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Raymond K. Johnson (ASN: 0-1698177), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, Company K, 3d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Kyong-Ju, Korea, on 10 September 1950. His company had withstood heavy enemy attacks for two days in spite of heavy casualties. Captain Johnson, completely disregarding his own safety, moved up and down the line of riflemen, placing them in position and directing their fire on the numerically superior enemy. At one time during the defense when his position was being raked by mortar fire he left his position of relative safety to aid in the treatment and evacuation of the wounded. Continuously exposed to better direct his troops he was an inspiration to those who fought about him. Captain Johnson’s gallant actions reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.