The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Joe S. Ramos (MCSN: 403062), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 12 June 1951. Although badly wounded in the arms and body when the platoon was subjected to devastating enemy small arms, mortar and automatic weapons fire during an attack against a strongly fortified hill position, Corporal Ramos refused to seek medical aid and, bravely moving forward through the heavy fire, carried out a single-handed assault on the key bunker, killing three of the enemy with accurate rifle and hand grenade fire. Weakened by his serious wounds, he was forced to submit to evacuation while preparing to continue the attack. By his outstanding courage, marked fortitude and aggressive fighting spirit, Corporal Ramos served to inspire all who observed him and greatly aided the company in successfully seizing its objective, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.