The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry), [then Captain] Raymond Francis Ruyffelaere (ASN: 0-25814), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the night of 13 June and early morning hours of 14 June 1953, in the vicinity of Chat-kol, Korea, the right flank of Company F was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force. Despite the heavy defensive fire, the attacking force penetrated the main line of resistance and the Battalion reserve company was ordered into action. Aware that the company commander’s knowledge of the area to be occupied had been acquired through map reconnaissance only, Major Ruyffelaere voluntarily guided the unit into position. Following this, he observed that supporting mortar elements were inactive and immediately rushed to their position. Disregarding the constant enemy artillery and mortar barrages, Major Ruyffelaere aggressively re-employed the mortar sections and directed their fire upon the advancing enemy. Returning to the main line of resistance, he was informed of a serious ammunition shortage among elements in combat on the right flank. Climbing from the trench, he courageously initiated and supervised a supply line which rapidly relayed the critically-needed ammunition from a left flank supply point to the hard-fighting defenders. Major Ruyffelaere valiantly remained atop the parapet throughout this operation despite the intense enemy supporting fire. His inspirational leadership and ability to analyze critical situations accurately and rapidly were instrumental in the ensuing defeat of the enemy assault. Major Ruyffelaere’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. (This award supersedes the award of the Bronze Star Medal with Letter “V” device to Major Raymond F. Ruyffelaere for heroic achievement from 14 June to 15 June 1953 as published in General Orders 324, this headquarters, dated 9 August 1953.)