The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Raymond E. LeVan (ASN: 0-1996661), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, in 1944. While attacking strongly entrenched enemy positions, the platoon which Second Lieutenant LeVan was serving had numerous casualties so that only he and three others were left, but Second Lieutenant Levan and his three comrades continued to attack vigorously and drove the enemy out of the southern edge of an enemy town, where they proceeded to establish a roadblock. Despite savage attempts by the enemy to recapture the area, these four men held out against great odds and materially assisted in driving the enemy back. Their courage and tenacity in continuing the attack after their comrades had become casualties and then holding their positions in the face of tremendous odds contributed considerably to the success of the battalion in capturing and holding an important objective. The bravery, aggressive determination, and exemplary leadership exhibited by Second Lieutenant LeVan reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.