The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Ardis Romero, Jr. (MCSN: 662583), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 21 September 1950. Observing a group of the enemy in their foxholes during an assault on a hostile position by his company, Private First Class Romero organized his squad and led the men in a vigorous attack against the enemy positions. Pressing the attack with aggressive determination, he personally killed four of the enemy and drove the rest from their foxholes. By his courageous actions, he materially aided his squad in destroying an additional eleven of the enemy and, upon reorganization, in successfully continuing the attack. His courage, daring initiative and outstanding leadership reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Romero and the United States Naval Service.