The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Hospitalman Raymond E. Hurt, Jr. (NSN: 5694869), United States Navy, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Corpsman on 31 May 1951. On that date, Company H was attacking a well defended enemy position on Hill 483. During the fierce engagement, Hospitalman Hurt, as Company Aidman, repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to go to the aid of wounded personnel. He made repeated trips across open, fire-swept terrain, to carry four wounded Marines over one hundred yards to safety. The actions of Hospitalman Hurt resulted in the saving of many lives, and contributed to the success of the company’s mission. The gallantry, initiative, and outstanding devotion to duty displayed by Hospitalman Hurt on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.