The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major Vincent R. Kramer (MCSN: 0-8411), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces during operations in Korea. Assigned to highly important and dangerous missions on 30 June and 2 July 1951, Major Kramer, with complete disregard for his own life, proceeded to pre-arranged rendezvous points deep in enemy territory. On 7 July 1951 he personally led 100 specially trained Koreans to points deep behind the enemy lines to carry out a very important and dangerous mission directed against the common enemy. In accomplishing these missions Major Kramer displayed a high degree of leadership, courage and heroism and repeatedly placed his own life in jeopardy at the risk of being taken prisoners. His daring initiative and gallant devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and enhances the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service.