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 Master Sergeant George B. James (ASN: ER-11155334), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company I, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 2 September 1951 in the vicinity of Kach’il-bong, Korea. On that date Company I’s mission was to assault and secure a strategic hill defended by a well dug in and determined enemy force. Shortly after launching the attack the assaulting platoon was halted by intense hostile grenade and small arms fire. Sergeant James’ unit, the reserve platoon, was committed to action. Under his forceful leadership and through his thorough knowledge of combat tactics his men were able to quickly eliminate the heavy enemy resistance, inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy. In spired by his personal bravery as he led them in the attack his men succeeded in securing their objective with a minimum of casualties. The gallantry in action and outstanding leadership displayed by Sergeant James on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.