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 (Corps of Engineers), [then Second Lieutenant] James F. Malone (ASN: 0-451344), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 28 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kujang-dong, Korea. In the early morning hours of that date one flank of his company’s defensive position was subjected to a fierce attack by a numerically superior enemy force. When one of the platoons withdrew through the company command post area, Lieutenant Malone immediately reorganized the men and led them in a counterattack to regain their former positions. He fearlessly advanced to a forward foxhole and furnished covering fire for his men as they moved up on a defensive line with him. His inspiring leadership enabled the troops to remain at their post and resist the strong enemy attacks. He further exposed himself to the intense enemy fire to help four wounded men to a position of cover and, after scouting for a safe route of evacuation, assisted in carrying them to another company. When ammunition was almost exhausted and the company was forced to withdraw, he was in command of the rear guard and was one of the last to leave the area. Later that day he waded back across the icy Chongchon River and assisted in evacuating a seriously wounded soldier. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Malone reflects the highest great upon himself is in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.