The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal James W. Gormley (ASN: RA-13314031), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 39th Field Artillery Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea on 25 April 1951. On that date, near Hill 283, Korea, Company A, 7th Infantry, was attacked by an enemy force of estimated regimental strength. Corporal Gormley, a member of the artillery forward observer team attached to Company A, voluntarily remained in the position and continued to call for and adjust artillery fire on the enemy after the forward observer officer of the team had been wounded and evacuated. Despite his exposed position and the hail of enemy fire, he continued to initiate fire missions until the radio was put out of action by enemy fire. The gallantry and exemplary courage displayed by Corporal Gormley reflect great credit on him and are in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.