The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private James Gentry (ASN: 16098758), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company **, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. On ** April 1943, at ***** ***, Tunisia, while on a combat patrol, Private Gentry, though wounded by a hand grenade and in need of medical treatment, risked his life to help a wounded comrade return to the safety of our lines. While helping this comrade they were again attacked by enemy hand grenades which Private Gentry immediately threw back into the enemy lines inflicting casualties upon his attackers. Thereupon, under enemy gun fire, he withdrew with his comrade and it was not until he was convinced of the welfare of the man he was rescuing that Private Gentry sought aid for his own wounds. Private Gentry’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.