The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) John H. Ramsburg (ASN: 0-2018758), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 15 February 1951, near Chipyong-ni, Korea. Captain Ramsburg was commanding an infantry company with the mission of retaking lost ground. Realizing that the positions must be retaken as quickly as possible, he made a quick reconnaissance of the area to formulate a plan of attack. During this time the area in which he was making this reconnaissance was under intense enemy mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire. With total disregard for his personal safety, he reorganized the unit and prepared to attack. As the attack started, he placed himself between the two attacking platoons and personally led them up the hill. About halfway up the hill, he was wounded in the right foot by fragments of a mortar round, and although it forced him to drop back, he remained in position and continued to inspire the attacking troops by his courageous example. As they reached the top of the hill, they met stiff resistance and again were forced to withdraw. During the withdrawal he remained with the unit in spite of his wounds, until he was able to turn the unit over to another officer. His outstanding leadership and courageous actions were an inspiring example to all members of his unit. The gallant conduct of Captain Ramsburg on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) John H. Ramsburg (ASN: 0-2018758), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 7 January 1951 in the vicinity of Wonju, Korea. The battalion command post was surrounded and attacked by an estimated two companies of the enemy. Captain Ramsburg immediately ran outside the building and organized a defensive line in front of the command post. During the two and one half hour firefight which ensued, he constantly moved through grenade, automatic weapons and small arms fire coming into the area from point blank range. When the enemy attempted to force his way through a gate into the courtyard of the command post, he organized a crew to man a machine gun mounted on a jeep. With this weapon, he was able to hold off the enemy at the gate. When the crew members were wounded by an exploding grenade, he fired the machine gun alone until another crew could be organized. Although he had been wounded by grenade fragments, he remained in the courtyard, fighting courageously and aggressively until the enemy was repelled. The gallantry displayed by Captain Ramsburg reflects the highest great upon himself is in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.