The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class James H. Dumas (ASN: RA-16308159), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 17 August 1950, in the vicinity of O’hang Hill, Korea. Stopped from continuing on to the company’s objective by intense enemy fire and with the left flank of his platoon threatened, Private Dumas with total disregard for his own safety moved forward to an exposed position, and effectively destroyed an enemy machine gun with a grenade. Rushing forward and firing as he advanced he destroyed the remaining enemy personnel in the machine gun emplacement. By his gallant action he was able to dislodge the enemy holding up the advance of the left flank of the company objective. The courageous actions of Private Dumas and his unhesitant devotion to duty served well as an inspiration to the men of his company as well as reflecting the highest credit on himself and the military service.