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.