The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Raymond H. Spuhler (MCSN: 0-15628), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Weapons Company, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 June 1951. Although painfully wounded when his company was subjected to an intense enemy mortar barrage while he was leading the unit in the attack on a strongly fortified enemy hill position, Major Spuhler refused to be evacuated and fearlessly continued to expose himself to heavy enemy fire to direct the final seizure of the objective. Despite the severe pain from his wounds, he expertly established a defense line and remained with his company throughout the night to assure the integrity of the position. By his aggressive fighting spirit, outstanding leadership and courageous initiative, Major Spuhler served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.