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 James H. Ewing (ASN: RA-37505119), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 2 August 1950 near Kumchon, Korea. Although his normal duties were at the battalion aid station in the rear, Sergeant Ewing, realizing the need for assistance in treating and evacuation of the wounded, voluntarily, and under constant enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire, went forward in enemy territory to render emergency medical treatment to the wounded and assist in returning them to safety. Sergeant Ewing’s actions in completing treatment and evacuation of the wounded greatly contributed to the success of the withdrawal which had been ordered due to the enemy’s tremendous numerical superiority. Sergeant Ewing’s extreme courage, conspicuous gallantry, and devotion to duty during the intensity of the fighting was responsible for saving the lives of many of the wounded and reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.