Ross R. Miner

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Army Award) to Ross R. Miner (0-35874), First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps (Reserve), for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer, Company F, 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, in action against the enemy on 29 May 1951. On that date, First Lieutenant Miner’s company was given the mission of assaulting an enemy position near Panjang-ni, Korea. The position was situated on commanding terrain dominating the regimental zone of action, and was defended by an estimated battalion of enemy forces, well entrenched and fighting a determined rear guard action. After employing all available supporting fire, Lieutenant Miner skillfully led his company in an assault on the position. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire in order to observe and control the actions of his men. As a result of his outstanding leadership, the objective was secured with a minimum of casualties, and the enemy forces to withdraw. The gallantry and high devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Miner on this occasion reflect great credit on himself and the military service.