The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) James W. Boring (ASN: 0-1317753), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea. In the vicinity of Yong-Pyong, Korea, on 24 April 1951, Major Boring’s Battalion was heavily engaged with a numerically superior hostile force. When the infiltrating enemy threatened to overrun the flank, he immediately effected a junction with an adjacent battalion to block the hostile thrust. Repeatedly exposing himself to a devastating small arms and mortar barrage, he moved throughout the position to encourage his men and to direct more effectively their movement and fire. Despite the increasing intensity of the enemy attack, he conducted a spirited defense that maintained the integrity of friendly lines. Major Boring’s inspirational leadership, military ability and selfless devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.