The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Robert J. Raymond (MCSN: 610344), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Platoon Guide of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 26 July 1953. Participating in the defense of a vital outpost position when the enemy launched a mortar and artillery barrage upon that sector, followed by an attack by infantry troops, Sergeant Raymond unhesitatingly exposed himself to the hail of hostile fire and raced across an open area to a tank position where he utilized the tank’s telephone to direct fire on the onrushing enemy forces although subjected to point-blank fire from the attackers. Despite painful wounds sustained when the telephone was shot from his hand, he refused medical aid and returned to the trench-line to engage the enemy troops who were swarming over all positions. Unable to manipulate a weapon, he used his one good hand to hurl grenades directly at the enemy and to repair weapons for his comrades. When a new phone was attached to the tank, he proceeded again toward the vehicle to help direct its fire upon the enemy, but was mortally wounded by an incoming hostile shell. By his indomitable fighting spirit and outstanding courage, Sergeant Raymond served to inspire his comrades to heroic endeavor in routing the enemy and in regaining the vital position. His personal valor reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.