The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Raymond S. Kaminski (MCSN: 1331337), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 – 27 March 1953. Advancing with the forward elements of an outpost reinforcing unit when the group was pinned down by intense enemy mortar and artillery fire, Private First Class Kaminski stood in a trench line near the base of the objective in the face of devastating hostile fire and aggressively fired his weapon upon the enemy. In an attempt to gain fire superiority, he continued to throw hand grenades and fire his weapon throughout the action. Although painfully wounded, he refused treatment and evacuation to remain with his comrades. When contact with the enemy was broken, he assisted in removing the casualties from the impact area and subsequently covered the withdrawal. By his indomitable courage, aggressive fighting spirit and gallant devotion to duty, Private First Class Kaminski served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.