The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Raymond E. Sice (MCSN: 1192917), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a member of the 75-mm. Recoilless Rifle Platoon of Anti-tank Company, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 4 October 1952. When a fourteen-man reconnaissance patrol of an infantry company inadvertently set off two land mines far forward of the main line of resistance and every Marine in the patrol was either killed or wounded, Corporal Sice unhesitatingly volunteered to accompany the rescue unit to the area and materially assisted in locating the stricken patrol, neutralizing several mines during the advance. Upon arriving at the scene, he rendered all possible aid and comfort to the wounded and aided in the evacuation of the casualties despite continuous hostile mortar barrages which were falling in the immediate area. When it was discovered that one man was still unaccounted for, he immediately left the group and searched the area, finally locating the man and carrying him to safety. By his outstanding courage, initiative and unswerving devotion to duty, Corporal Sice served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.