The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Pablo Ramirez (ASN: 0-954382), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 1 February 1951, let Ramirez led his platoon in an assault on Hill 449 in the vicinity of Kalgok, Korea. In the initial phase of the assault an enemy artillery barrage killed one of the men of the platoon and wounded two others. The platoon was disorganized by the terrific barrage, but Lieutenant Ramirez immediately reorganized his men and continued the attack on the hill in spite of the artillery and small arms fire. He discovered two wounded men and evacuated them. Upon reaching a third man, he was killed by a second artillery barrage. The bravery and gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Ramirez was an inspiration to his men and exemplifies the highest traditions of military service.