The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Hubert R. Ramier, United States Army, for gallantry in action against a hostile force on 21 March 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam. Sergeant First Class Ramier distinguished himself by valiant actins while serving as the Platoon Sergeant of the 3d Platoon of Company D, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. As the platoon approached the village of Ap Bon (1) during a search and clear mission, they suddenly came under a heavy volume of enemy small arms, automatic weapons and rocket fire. Disregarding his own safety, Sergeant Ramier unhesitatingly rushed forward to lead his platoon against the enemy force entrenched in and around the village. After directing a successful assault upon the enemy perimeter defense positions, Sergeant Ramier moved his men into the interior of the enemy camp. During the assault upon the remainder of the bunker complex, Sergeant Ramier continuously moved among his men, directing their fire and giving words of encouragement. He displayed exceptional personal bravery as he moved through heavy enemy fire to close within hand grenade range of several enemy emplacements destroying them with accurate fire. His heroic actions while under enemy fire inspired his men and contributed greatly to the rout of the hostile force. Sergeant First Class Ramier’s unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.