The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Master Sergeant] Raymond R. Brothers (ASN: 0-2262317), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Heavy Mortar Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 31 August 1950, in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. On the night of that date he was a platoon sergeant of Heavy Mortar Company with the mission of providing mortar fire support to an infantry battalion which was completely surrounded by numerically superior enemy forces. During the night, he controlled and directed the fire of his platoon with devastating effect upon the attacking enemy. Although aware that friendly forward elements had been overrun by hostile forces, and that enemy troops were in the process of surrounding his positions, Lieutenant Brothers remained in position, holding his men at their guns, and continuing to deliver fire upon the enemy. When his area was completely surrounded, he led his men in a withdrawal to safety, during which he personally saw to the evacuation of all the wounded. The gallantry and inspiring leadership displayed by Lieutenant Brothers reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.