The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Raymond F. King (ASN: 0-2011764), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 23 September 1950 in the vicinity of Chagye, Korea. On that date, as an anti-tank and mine platoon leader, he personally undertook the dangerous task, with five other members of his platoon, of removing enemy anti-tank mines while under direct observation, and subjected to the intense fire of the enemy. With complete disregard for his safety he continued to probe the ground and, after killing three enemy snipers with his carbine, resumed his task of clearing the road, although still under intense enemy fire. At the moment of removing the last mine, he fell mortally wounded. His daring and resolute action in the face of the gravest danger and at the sacrifice of his own life made it possible for the tanks to renew their advance and enabled them and the infantry to overcome the stubborn resistance of the enemy. The gallantry and high devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant King reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Raymond F. King (ASN: 0-2011764), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy from 18 to 21 September 1950 in the vicinity of Sindang-dong, Korea. During this period, as an anti-tank and mine platoon leader, he continually operated far in advance of the leading elements of the infantry and tank units. He personally undertook the dangerous task of removing enemy anti-tank mines while under direct observation, and subjected to the intense machine gun fire of the enemy. On one occasion he went far beyond the leading elements of an attacking infantry battalion to clear an enemy mine field. Probing the ground, while under direct enemy small arms and machine gun fire, he removed the entire mine field, thus enabling the supporting armor to proceed in safety. Lieutenant King’s gallantry in action, with utter disregard for his own safety, reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.