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 Sergeant James D. Nichols (ASN: RA-18281034), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in the area of Hill 461, in the vicinity of Ch’u-dong, Korea, on 27 August 1951. When the enemy launched a fanatical attack against company B, Sergeant Nichols unhesitatingly moved forward through heavy enemy fire, delivered devastating machine gun fire on the enemy, and caused approximately 100 casualties. Sergeant Nichols again moved forward through a hail of fire to a vantage point 75 yards away from the enemy positions and gave effective supporting fire for his unit as it pressed the attack. Seeing that a friendly patrol was pinned down, he remained behind and covered the withdrawal of the patrol. Sergeant Nichols’ determination and personal courage reflect great credit on himself and the military service.