The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant James L. Winner (ASN: RA-17258045), United States Army, for gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty as a Medical Aidman with the 8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, from 3 to 5 September 1950 in Kashan, Korea. During a withdrawal Sergeant Winner, who was assisting two wounded man up a hill, left them temporarily in the custody of others to administer aid to men wounded in the withdrawal. Completing this, Sergeant Winner returned to evacuate his previous patients, saving the life of one who requested to be left behind. On 5 September, while serving as the only aid man left in two companies in the Walled City engagement, Sergeant Winner moved back and forth between the companies’ areas, 300 yards of territory actually occupied by the enemy and under heavy fire. With complete disregard for his own safety and often fighting his way to various positions, Sergeant Winner made possible the first aid treatment and safe evacuation of many of the wounded. The gallantry and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Winner reflects great credit on himself and the military service.