The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Roy L. Ramberg (MCSN: 374498), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader with Company I, Third Battalion, Sixth Marines, SECOND Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Mariana Islands, 28 June 1944. Assigned the mission of gaining the crest of a sharp cliff defended by well-entrenched enemy forces, Corporal Ramberg led his men up the precipice in the face of hostile grenade and rifle fire and, although wounded, refused evacuation and maneuvered his men into position to use grenades against enemy emplacements. After completing his assignment, he reorganized his squad and continued the advance until his wounds necessitated his evacuation. His courage and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Ramberg and the United States Naval Service.