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 Ray H. Hill (ASN: 39201903), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 August 1944, in France. Private Hill was serving with an infantry organization which was engaged in a fierce fight with a determined enemy. Upon seeing two enemy tanks approaching, Private Hill and two of his comrades, voluntarily and without orders, proceeded to advance with their bazookas to a forward position within fifteen yards of the enemy tanks, from which place they delivered effective fires which destroyed the enemy tanks. This voluntary and hazardous act not only deprived the enemy of two tanks but the disabled vehicles acted as an effective road block for other enemy armor attempted to overrun friendly positions. The personal fortitude and aggressive initiative exhibited by Private Hill reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.