The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Corporal Ronald L. Hamby (MCSN: 578919), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action while serving with the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on Hill 1057 on 2 June 1951. On that date, the Second Battalion was assaulting Hill 1057, defended by a strong, well entrenched enemy force. Corporal Hamby, a squad leader of a rifle platoon, was leading his squad up a ridge line toward the enemy position when his advance was halted by intense and accurate enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Corporal Hamby led his men in a bayonet assault which quickly routed the enemy force and secured the position. His inspiring leadership and high courage aided materially in the success of the mission. The gallantry and high devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Hamby on this occasion reflect great credit on himself and the military service.