The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Master Sergeant Ernest Roessner (MCSN: 245359), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company H, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 September 1950. Aware that his company had exhausted its ammunition supply during an engagement with enemy forces, Master Sergeant Roessner organized a supply detail and personally delivered ammunition to front line troops in the face of hostile fire. Moving among the positions occupied by his men in order to provide the necessary ammunition, he was fatally wounded by enemy mortar fire. His courage, leadership and unswerving devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.