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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 (Field Artillery) Lyle H. Raun (ASN: 0-2208345), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Battery C, 38th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 10 October 1951 in the vicinity of Mungeelungni, Korea. On that date Lieutenant Raun was serving in the capacity of an artillery forward observer for a friendly unit during its assault on heavily fortified enemy positions. On numerous occasions he exposed himself to the intense hostile small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire so as to effectively observe and direct artillery fire upon the enemy. At times he advanced with the forward elements of the assaulting unit to secure an advantageous position. During the engagement he was painfully wounded by the enemy fire, but refused evacuation and continued in the assault until friendly units had successfully secured their objective. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Raun on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    38th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 30, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 886 (December 29, 1951)

    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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Lyle H. Raun (ASN: 0-2208345), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Battery, 38th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 30 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On this date Company L to which Lieutenant Raun was attached as a forward observer, launched an assault on strategic positions defended by a numerically superior hostile force. Lieutenant Raun advanced ahead of the company’s forward elements into the face of intense hostile fire to better observe the enemy positions and direct friendly artillery on them. Completely disregarding his own safety, he continued to place accurate fire on the well-fortified enemy emplacements. Through his courageous and selfless actions many hostile positions were destroyed and heavy casualties were inflicted upon the enemy, thus enabling friendly rifle troops to advance and secure their objective successfully. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Raun on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.