The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Raymond J. Cody (ASN: 0-2208125), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Battery B, 13th Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 31 July 1950, near Chinju, Korea. As forward observer for artillery supporting Company C, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, Lieutenant Cody volunteered to leave his observation post and assist in the effective deployment of replacements brought up to the infantry company position while that company was being subjected to intensive enemy fire. With complete disregard for his own safety, he continuously moved among the men, encouraged them when they seemed to falter, and supplied them with ammunition. Unhesitatingly he evacuated an officer and enlisted man severely wounded by the devastating fire to places of safety although in doing so he heedlessly exposed himself to enemy fire. Although his battery could no longer give supporting fire and had been ordered to withdraw, Lieutenant Cody remained with the infantry and continued to inspire the men by his gallant actions and extreme devotion to duty. His complete disregard for personal safety in the face of overwhelming enemy odds, reflects the greatest credit on himself and the military service.