The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant James S. Light (ASN: 35770644), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery B, 468th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self Propelled), III Corps, in action at *****, Belgium, on 29 and 30 December 1944. Sergeant Light, as Section Chief, was a member of the 1st Platoon of Battery B, furnishing anti-aircraft protection to a Field Artillery battery. In addition to enemy shelling, the position was subjected to five attacks during the night by flights of eight to twelve enemy planes. During one of the attacks Sergeant Light saw a delayed action anti-personnel bomb roll under the mount. Of his own volition he attempted to move the vehicle, but before he could enter the cab the bomb exploded. Despite the strafing and bombing by enemy aircraft and the enemy artillery shelling directed at the area, Sergeant Light continued to direct intense and accurate fire on the aircraft. As a result of his actions, four of the attacking planes were brought down and the attack upon the Field Artillery diverted. He and the members of his section repeatedly displayed audacious determination and steadfast devotion to duty by remaining at their guns in spite of the superiority of the attacking enemy forces. Sergeant Light’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.