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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Raymond Ogden (ASN: 0-1311920), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Normandy, France, 15 July 1944. During the early part of the attack on Hill Number 122, Lieutenant Ogden, a platoon leader, was wounded in the shoulder by enemy fire. Despite his wounds, he continued to lead his platoon vigorously through the bitter fighting that morning until he was killed, at the head of his troops, by an enemy artillery shell. The conspicuous bravery of Lieutenant Ogden, his vigorous leadership in battle, disregarding his personal condition and safety, inspired his troops with great confidence in their leader and instilled in them the zeal and determination to succeed at all costs, with the result that their mission was successfully accomplished. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.