The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal James O. Shiflett (ASN: RA-13386439), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On the night of 24 May and during the early morning hours of 25 May 1953, a friendly patrol of Company K was assigned the mission of ambushing the enemy in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea. They reached the predetermined location for the ambush and immediately set up their formation. When the enemy was sighted and a fire fight ensued, Corporal Shiflett demonstrated outstanding determination and courage. As he was moving under intense hostile small arms and grenade fire, the patrol leader pointed out to him six enemy soldiers who were advancing towards him. Stopping momentarily, he accurately fired his automatic rifle against them. After this action, he continued his route towards the new position. There he found one of his comrades seriously wounded. The enemy continued advancing, as he aided the man. Operating both his and his comrade’s weapon, Corporal Shiflett’s accurate fire was instrumental in stopping the movements of the enemy. Taking advantage of the momentary cessation of movement, he fire-swept the area which the friendly unit had selected for their defensive perimeter and then covered the friendly maneuver to the area. His actions contributed materially to repulsing the enemy attack. Corporal Shiflett’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.