The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Ray M. LeFevre (ASN: 0-1335435), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 13 February 1952, Lieutenant LeFevre obtained permission to personally accompany a squad from his platoon in relieving other elements of Company A on outpost NORI, near Majon-Nine, Korea. While crossing a frozen river en route to the outpost, Lieutenant LeFevre fell through the ice into the cold, icy water. Refusing to return for dry clothing, he continued on with his squad. In the early morning hours of the following day the enemy began bombarding the outpost with a tremendous artillery and mortar attack. Completely disregarding his personal safety, Lieutenant LeFevre moved about the shell-torn area, checking the condition of his men and giving words of encouragement to them. After a short artillery and mortar preparatory attack, the foe commenced an automatic weapons and small arms fire barrage that completely blanketed the area. Receiving orders from the company to bring the men from the outpost, Lieutenant LeFevre again braved the lethal hail of enemy fire as he moved from position to position, telling each man to withdraw. By the time he returned to the command post numerous hostile troops had succeeded in infiltrating through friendly positions and surrounding the command post. One of the enemy soldiers lobbed a concussion grenade through a loop hole in the wall and then began filling the room with automatic weapons fire. Seizing the initiative, Lieutenant LeFevre returned the fire through the hole and killed the enemy. Securing all equipment, he ordered the men down the hill while he stayed in the rear and covered their withdrawal. After searching the outpost to make sure all men had left their positions, he rejoined the squad and led it back to friendly lines. His courageous and aggressive leadership was instrumental in inflicting heavy casualties on the foe while no friendly casualties were sustained. Lieutenant LeFevre’s outstanding gallantry reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.