(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain James Jabara (AFSN: 16309A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter-Bomber with the 334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action against enemy forces in the Republic of Korea in 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Jabara, 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 Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain James Jabara (AFSN: 16309A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter-Bomber with the 334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action against enemy forces in the Republic of Korea, on two consecutive missions, 10 and 12 April 1951. On 10 April 1951, Captain Jabara led his squadron through adverse weather conditions to the target area at Sinuiju, Korea, without visual reference to the ground. To effectively accomplish his mission, Captain Jabara descended through the overcast from 38,000 feet to 12,000 feet whereupon he deployed his squadron for maximum combat effectiveness. When a large formation of enemy jet aircraft was sighted he immediately pressed the attack. His attacks were so vicious that one of the enemy pilots was forced to abandon his plane and parachute to safety. Although his aircraft was low on fuel and no ammunition remained, Captain Jabara returned to the target area where he reassembled his squadron and led them to the home base. On 12 April 1951, Captain Jabara was leading his flight of F-86 aircraft on a B-29 escort mission in the Sinuiju-Yalu river area. When enemy aircraft attacked the bombing formation, Captain Jabara displayed exemplary tactical utilization of his forces. By vicious counter-attacks, Captain Jabara’s flight repelled the enemy, forcing then to withdraw across the Yalu river. During these relentless attacks, Captain Jabara destroyed one of the enemy aircraft attacking the bombers. Captain Jabara’s gallantry, determination to accomplish his assigned mission, and complete disregard for his own personal safety was in the highest traditions of the service, and brought great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.