The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Raymond Adam Staats (ASN: RA-12251950), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Anju, Korea, on 4 November 1950. The company to which he was attached was subjected to a fierce enemy attack which was successful in making a penetration in the company’s positions. During the intense fighting Corporal Staats continually exposed himself to the full fury of the enemy’s fire, treating many wounded. Time and time again he moved through a hail of withering fire, to reach the side of a wounded comrade and through his untiring efforts many were treated and evacuated who otherwise would have gone unattended. When last seen he was ministering to a fallen soldiers as the enemy overran his position. Corporal Staats’ courageous action and complete devotion to his comrades reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Army Medical Service.