James D. Raab

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to James D. Raab (B-411174), Hospital Corpsman Third Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Raab distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 12 June 1968 while serving as a Corpsman attached to First Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, THIRD Marine Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.