The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Maurice D. Racey (ASN: RA-16297013), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 16 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. On that date his company was attacking enemy positions along the Naktong River. During the advance Private Racey observed three bypassed enemy soldiers who were about to ambush his squad. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his personal safety, he intrepidly charged the enemy, engaging and killing all three. His courageous action eliminated a serious threat to his squad and enabled his company to continue its advance with a minimum of casualties. The gallantry displayed on this occasion by Private Racey reflects the highest great upon himself is in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.