The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Gerald E. Ingraham (MCSN: 601844), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in Company B, First Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 December 1950. Observing that a hostile gun emplacement was retarding the advance of his company, Private First Class Ingraham moved forward to within seventy-five yards of the enemy position and, despite the heavy hostile fire, delivered accurate and effective fire upon the emplacement until the enemy fire was completely neutralized. Although seriously wounded in this action, he remained in an unprotected position and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy forces until he was fatally wounded by hostile fire. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and aggressive fighting spirit, Private First Class Ingraham contributed materially to the success of his company in attaining its objective, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.