The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class James Kameo Komatsu (ASN: 30102438), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), 34th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 9 and 10 May 1944, in the vicinity of Isola Bella, Italy. Private First Class Komatsu volunteered to accompany an officer on a continued reconnaissance behind enemy lines to get vital information needed for subsequent raids. While moving up, they were subjected to enemy machine gun and mortar harassing fires, as well as our own friendly artillery fire, but fearlessly continued on to a vantage point approximately 50 yards to the left rear of an enemy outpost and here they remained all day, observing and noting enemy installations. Private First Class Komatsu withdrew the following night with the officer, and reported to his organization with vital information which materially aided in the plans for a subsequent raid. The outstanding example set by Private First Class Komatsu in volunteering for such hazardous work was an inspiration to his fellow comrades and reflects great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.