The President of the United States
in the name of The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
*RAMER, GEORGE H.
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 machinegun 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.
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