The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) James B. Bryant (ASN: 0-957017), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, on 19 July 1950 at Yusong, Korea. He distinguished himself during a period of heavy shelling by the enemy when he restored communications within his unit. Being in a position about 1000 yards in front of friendly troops, and as outpost commander, Lieutenant Bryant knowing that communication was out, exposed himself to heavy concentrations of enemy mortar and artillery fire in order to restore the line, this being the only means of directing artillery fire and receiving orders. In doing so, he was severely wounded, but refused to be evacuated until the wire was spliced and communications restored. His courage and great devotion to duty reflects great credit on himself and the Military Service.