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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 5, 1951

    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 159 (March 20, 1952)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Stanley D. James (ASN: US-56074876), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 5 October 1951 in the vicinity of Mundung-ni, Korea. On that date, the platoon leader of the first platoon was making his way from his platoon’s positions to the forward command post when he was severely wounded by an enemy mine. Private James, hearing the explosion, voluntarily got permission from his company commander to leave his position and retrieve the wounded officer. Traveling through the pre-dawn darkness down the rocky slope he reached the heavily mined area in which the wounded officer lay. Completely disregarding his own safety, he made his way to the officer then, after rendering medical aid, picked him up and started back. Almost out of the danger area, Private James was also wounded by an exploding mine but continued on until he had reached safety. Through his voluntary and heroic deed the wounded officer was brought to safety and expert medical attention. The gallantry in action displayed by Private James reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.