The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Raymond Bixler (ASN: 33239110), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 197th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 16 November 1944, in Germany. When several infantrymen were wounded during an attack on an enemy town, Technician Fifth Grade Bixler voluntarily drove his truck through a heavily mined area to obtain an aid man. While completing this hazardous mission, he was subjected to severe enemy mortar concentration. After returning with the aid man, Technician Fifth Grade Bixler assisted in aiding the wounded men and evacuation them. His gallant actions were a profound inspiration to his comrades and were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.