Raymond J. Rush, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Raymond J. Rush, Jr. (0-1286897), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while Commanding Company B. 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 27 September 1951, Company B, occupying defensive positions on Hill 246 near Pangsok-tong, Korea, was fiercely attacked and overrun by an estimated 300 enemy troops. As elements of the company began to fall back, Captain Rush, Company Commander, left the comparative safety of his foxhole and, shouting encouragement and firing his weapon into the assaulting enemy, inspired the men to turn and resist the foe. Although wounded by an enemy grenade, he refused medical attention and continued to move among his soldiers, his confident manner and vigorous exhortations instilling in them a will to fight. The gallant leadership and personal courage displayed by Captain Rush were instrumental in repulsing the hostile attack and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.