The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Raymond W. Gaberlein (ASN: 13097559), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 26 December 1944 in Belgium. On that date, learning that the lead scout of an attacking rifle company was wounded and that the tactical situation made it impossible for the company to advance to a position where aid men could administer to the injured men, Staff Sergeant Gaberlein crawled forward under heavy automatic and small arms fire to successfully reach and treat the wounded scout. On the following day Staff Sergeant Gaberlein repeatedly led litter bearers and personally supervised the evacuation of all casualties in spite of severe artillery fire. His bravery, tireless efforts, and loyal devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.