|
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Marine Corps Reserve, Company I, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st
Marine Division (Rein.). Place and date: Korea, 12 September 1951.
Entered service at: Lewisburg, Pa. Born: 27 March 1927, Meyersdale,
Pa.
Citation... For conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of
duty as leader of the 3d Platoon in Company I, in action against
enemy aggressor forces. Ordered to attack and seize hostile
positions atop a hall, vigorously defended by well-entrenched enemy
forces delivering massed small-arms mortar, and machine gun fire, 2d
Lt. Ramer fearlessly led his men up the steep slopes and although he
and the majority of his unit were wounded during the ascent, boldly
continued to spearhead the assault. |
 | |
With the terrain becoming more precipitous near
the summit and the climb more perilous as the hostile forces added
grenades to the devastating hail of fire, he staunchly carried the
attack to the top, personally annihilated 1 enemy bunker with
grenade and carbine fire and captured the objective with his
remaining 8 men. Unable to hold the position against an immediate,
overwhelming hostile counterattack, he ordered his group to withdraw
and single-handedly fought the enemy to furnish cover for his men
and for the evacuation of 3 fatally wounded marines. Severely
wounded a second time, 2d Lt. Ramer refused aid when his men
returned to help him and, after ordering them to seek shelter,
courageously manned his post until the hostile troops overran his
position and he fell mortally wounded. His indomitable fighting
spirit, inspiring leadership and unselfish concern for others in the
face of death, reflect the highest credit upon 2d Lt. Ramer and the
U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. | |
|
Ramer, George H.
