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 (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] James H. Carroll, Jr. (ASN: 0-1335166), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of Company I, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 10 September 1950, near Tabu-dong, Korea. When Company I was ordered to attack and secure Hill 314, the company was far below normal strength, due to the preceding days of combat. Disregarding his fact, the company commenced the attack upon an enemy who was well dug-in and had good visibility and fields of fire. During the assault, Captain Carroll constantly exposed himself to intense fire and led his men on to the hostile positions, physically forcing the enemy to vacate their emplacements. The attack was successful, and the company prepared their defensive positions. At this time, enemy forces located on an adjacent hill began directing artillery fire in on the company, and Captain Carroll moved to an advantageous position where he could direct friendly artillery fire. He attained his position, but was in full view of the enemy and under constant fire. Disregarding this danger, he remained at his position for 30 minutes, directing artillery fire. Then, realizing that a North Korean counterattack was imminent, he ordered the company to take up defending positions, and directed the evacuation of the wounded, after which the company was withdrawn with a minimum of casualties. Captain Carroll’s example of extraordinary courage and heroism afforded his men a fine example, and reflect great credit on himself and the military service.