The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Master Sergeant James Young (ASN: 13032477), United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States, as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division. When an enemy attack in the vicinity of Tossil-ri, Korea, on 14 August 1950, resulted in a large number of casualties, Master Sergeant Young organized litter teams and led them across open terrain through heavy fire to the forward positions. He remained in the advance positions during the intense fire fight and personally supervised the evacuation of seventeen men, returning to the battalion Command Post only when all wounded had been cared for. Master Sergeant Young’s courage and unflagging devotion to his comrades are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army. (Letter “V” device is authorized for wear with medal or ribbon.)