The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Raymond E. Hosman (MCSN: 1239672), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 17 May 1952. With his unit suddenly encountering intense and accurate hostile small arms and mortar fire and forced to withdraw before entrenching themselves in an outpost position, Corporal Hosman voluntarily remained with the wounded members of his squad and defied the attempts of the enemy to annihilate the group. Repelling the attackers with effective rifle and grenade fire, he moved among the wounded men, administering medical aid and lending words of encouragement until reinforcements arrived and the casualties were evacuated. By his outstanding courage, valiant fighting spirit and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, Corporal Hosman served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.