Raymond S. Gates

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Raymond S. Gates (0-230904), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 323d Regimental Combat Team, 81st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 14 October 1944 to 17 November 1944, at Peleliu. Lieutenant Colonel Gates’ intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 81st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.