The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Cavalry) Raymond S. McCann (ASN: 0-1017378), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 2d Reconnaissance Troop, 2d Infantry Division, in France. On 16 June 1944, the unit with which Lieutenant McCann was serving in the capacity of Liaison Officer was confronted with the problem of knocking out an enemy self-propelled 88-mm. gun, which had been harassing our troops for the past forty-eight hours. Despite the fact that his duties as Liaison Officer did not call for this type of work, Lieutenant McCann volunteered for this hazardous mission. He assumed command of a bazooka team patrol and endeavored to penetrate the enemy defensive lines to knock out this gun. Lieutenant McCann was seriously wounded as a result of this action. The heroic, loyal and intrepid performance of this officer above and beyond the call of duty reflects highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.