(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) James R. Kimball (ASN: 0-1324842), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Action in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Kimball, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) James R. Kimball (ASN: 0-1324842), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 28 July 1944, in France. Second Lieutenant Kimball was serving as a forward observer for cannon elements of an infantry force engaged in a vigorous fire fight with the enemy. Early in the engagement, Second Lieutenant Kimball received painful head wounds, but realizing the importance of maintaining constant observation at his post, he disregarded his condition and refused to be evacuated. He remained at his post to render effective cannon fire and control for more than eight hours after being wounded and allowed himself to be evacuated only when it became too dark for his services to be longer needed. As a direct result of this devotion to duty, in spite of his wound and the continuing danger of his hazardous post, accurate fire was placed on enemy dispositions which materially assisted in the success of an important tactical operation. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Kimball, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.