The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. (MCSN: 1084040), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gunner of the Supply Company, First Service Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 7 December 1950. When the enemy ambushed the division convoy between Hagaru-ri and Koto-ri, Corporal Ramirez courageously exposed himself to intense hostile fire in order to deliver his own fire into the attackers’ ranks and, with deadly accuracy, killed large numbers of them. Although critically short of ammunition, he remained at his gun as the temporarily halted convoy again proceeded forward, valiantly persisting in his efforts to effect complete enemy disruption until he fell, mortally wounded. By his daring initiative, unflagging determination and staunch devotion to duty in the face of heavy odds, Corporal Ramirez contributed materially to the repulse of the hostile force and served to inspire all who observed him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.