The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Raymond Totus (ASN: US-56118384), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On the early morning of 6 July 1953, Company K commenced to attack enemy held Hill 250 in the vicinity of Honu-Chon, Korea. Corporal Totus quickly set up his machine gun in support of the assault team which was a few yards away from his position. In the ensuing action, he was wounded by grenade fragments. Despite his wounds, he directed his assistant gunner to move the gun to where its fire could cover the advance of the assault force most effectively. Again, he was wounded by the explosion of a nearby concussion grenade, but he continued to fire his weapon. When the order was given to return to friendly lines, Corporal Totus supported a wounded comrade to the evacuation point. He then helped carry a litter into the aid station. Upon arriving at the station, Corporal Totus collapsed from the loss of blood. His courageous actions resulted in saving the live of a critically wounded comrade and furnishing the close support for the assault force. Corporal Totus’ outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.