The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Robert W. Ingram (MCSN: 1045663), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Member of an Eight Man patrol attached to the Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 21 September 1950. When the occupants of an enemy cave opened fire with two automatic weapons upon his patrol unit, Corporal Ingram courageously crawled forward in the face of the enemy fire to a position where he could retaliate with heavy fire from his own weapon. Successful in silencing one hostile gun, he continued to fire upon the other until he was painfully wounded. By his courage, daring initiative and bold leadership, Corporal Ingram upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.