The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal James M. Costa, United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 187th Regimental Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, in Korea, on 19 July 1953. His actions, without regard for his own safety, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.