The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Raymond Eugene Nall (ASN: RA-38339146), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Medical Aidman attached to Company M, 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. Corporal Nall distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Sansong-ni, Korea, on 16 February 1951. On that date, Corporal Nall was attached to Company M during an attack on enemy-occupied Hill 287. During the attack a tremendous concentration of mortar fire fell in the area, and all personnel in the vicinity were instructed to take cover. Corporal Nall hesitated, saying that he might be needed to render medical aid, but nevertheless moved to cover only when assured he would be called if needed. A few minutes later a second barrage of mortar fire and intense enemy small-arms fire raked the positions. The cry “medic” passed down the line. Corporal Nall grabbed his aid kit, sprang from his foxhole, and started toward the wounded soldier. His comrades called to him to wait until the incessant fire subsided, but he replied, “They need me, I must go.” With complete disregard for his personal safety, he plunged into the midst of the enemy mortar fire and proceeded toward the fallen soldier. He had advanced only one hundred yards when he was killed by a mortar round. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Corporal Nall reflects the highest credit upon himself and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.