The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class James D. Adams (ASN: RA-18230909), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action near Pokkae, Korea. On 24 January 1953, when the assault and blocking groups moved out from their positions to attack a strategic enemy-held hill, Sergeant Adams took up his position as a leader of one of the groups. Leading his men toward the objective in the face of intense enemy fire, Sergeant Adams continually exposed himself to direct the movements of his men in the most effective manner. During the entire attack Sergeant Adams, with no regard for his own safety, moved among his men giving them encouragement and urging them on. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Adams reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.