The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant James A. Goldsby (MCSN: 566673), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Platoon Sergeant of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 6 June 1951. When the unit was subjected to withering enemy automatic weapons fire and suffered numerous casualties, including the platoon commander, during an attack against a heavily fortified enemy hill position, Sergeant Goldsby unhesitatingly assumed command and, although painfully wounded, bravely reorganized the platoon and led the group forward through the heavy fire to rout the entrenched enemy. By his marked courage, inspiring initiative and aggressive fighting spirit, he contributed materially to the success achieved by his company, and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.