The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Ray A. Ewan (ASN: 39336928), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 22 November 1944, in Germany. When one of our tanks was hit by fire from an enemy tank wounding the tank commander, Private First Class Ewan went to his assistance while his comrades were seeking sheltered positions and the tank was still firing. He pulled the wounded man out of the hatch of the tank and carried him 150 yards to the rear to a position of comparative safety. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Ewan, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.