(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Armor) James Raymond Harding (ASN: 0F-101472), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force. Second Lieutenant Harding distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Platoon Leader in the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action in the Dominican Republic on 1 May 1965. The devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Harding, 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.