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 B. Taylor (ASN: 39275584), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 823d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 11 April 1945, in Germany. Corporal Taylor moved through fierce artillery and small arms fire to evacuate his wounded platoon leader from a burning destroyer. Mounting the vehicle in the face of the enemy fire, he administered first aid to his platoon leader and assisted him in evacuating the vehicle. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Corporal Taylor, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.