The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Private First Class Ralph A. Milton (MCSN: 66479), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Headquarters and Service Company, First Motor Transport Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 November 1950. When the convoy was halted by inoperative vehicles and brought under heavy attack by the enemy, Private First Class Milton boldly moved to an exposed position under intense enemy fire and fired relentlessly into the hostile emplacements. Remaining steadfast for a prolonged period of time, he continued his daring tactics until the enemy fire was neutralized, the road cleared and the convoy able to move forward again. By his determined initiative, fortitude and cool courage in the face of grave peril, Private First Class Milton was in large measure responsible for the delivery of vital supplies to front line assault units, and his heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

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 Private First Class Ralph A. Milton (MCSN: 66479), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Headquarters and Service Company, First Motor Transport Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea during the period 29 November 1950 to 4 December 1950. His actions contributed materially to the successful break-through of United Nations troops in the Chosin Reservoir area and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.