The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Cavalry) James R. Gibson (ASN: 0-1015643), United States Army, for gallantry in action in northern France while serving with the 712th Tank Battalion, 90th Infantry Division. On 3 July 1944 when his company was supporting an attack against enemy mortar and machine gun fire, Lieutenant Gibson reached a point which was under heavy fire and his companion dismounted to reconnoiter the area. Lieutenant Gibson’s companion was severely wounded, resulting in the loss of his arm. The area was covered by such intense fire that aid men were unable to reach the wounded soldier. Lieutenant Gibson, disregarding the danger to himself, dismounted in the face of heavy enemy fire and from the relative security of his tank but at a great personal risk, administered first aid to the wounded soldier and then carried him back to a place of safety in the rear. His gallant action save the life of the soldier.