The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Raymond Stevens (ASN: US-52203980), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the early morning hours of 24 June 1953, in the vicinity of Chat-Kol, Korea, a numerically superior enemy force assaulted Company K positions on the main line of resistance. Corporal Stevens rapidly deployed his squad in fighting positions and, when enemy forces approached his bunker, delivered accurate fire upon them, inflicting many casualties. During the peak of the action, he bravely moved through the open trenches, checking his men and offer words of encouragement. Learning that his bunker had been overrun by the foe, he aggressively charged into the contested area, reclaimed his position and mortally wounded seven enemy troops. Disregarding the heavy mortar, artillery and small arms fire, he courageously continued to repel the raiders until the attacking forces retreated. Corporal Stevens’ outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.