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 James H. Little (ASN: RA-13274821), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of the Naktong River, Korea, on 10 August 1950. During an attack on a well defended enemy position, the enemy succeeded in securing high ground on the right flank of the battalion and directed concentrated fire into the friendly units. With complete disregard for his own safety, Private Little left his position of relative security, crossed the open ground and attacked the enemy with two hand grenades. Failing to eliminate the hostile forces in this attempt, he returned for an additional supply of grenades. Again exposing himself to the withering fire, he advanced closer to the enemy positions and succeeded in silencing the harassing fire by the accuracy of his thrown grenades. Through his actions the friendly troops successfully accomplished their mission. His courage and gallantry reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.