The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Seaman William H. Ragan (NSN: 2113999), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy during the amphibious assault landings at Inchon, Korea, on 15 September 1950. As coxswain of a landing craft while preparing to return from landing troops on a hostile beachhead, Seaman Ragan noticed a small group of Marines on the beach receiving heavy enemy fire, some of whom had been wounded. He returned to the beach without regard for his own personal safety, rescued a seriously wounded Marine and transported him to safety. His daring initiative and courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.