The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) James M. Hill (ASN: 0-1342376), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 27 April 1951, in the vicinity of Uijongbu, Korea, while attempting to establish a blocking position on Hill 476, Company B was subjected to a fierce enemy attack and, during the ensuing action, an adjoining unit was forced to withdraw into B Company’s defensive perimeter. After a bitter engagement, the enemy succeeded in encircling the friendly units; and, realizing that the troops were gravely endangered by the enemy’s actions, Lieutenant Hill organized his men for a mass assault. Firing his submachine gun, he fearlessly led his men forward and drove a wedge through the enemy encirclement. Lieutenant Hill then supervised the evacuation of the wounded to a position of safety where prompt medical aid was administered. Lieutenant Hill’s gallantry under fire reflects great credit upon himself and exemplifies the high traditions of the military service.