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 H. Plummer (ASN: 32660050), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 8th Armored Division in Germany on 11 April 1945. Sergeant Plummer was in command of a reconnaissance patrol. Moving forward on foot they were suddenly faced with enemy fire from three sides. Sergeant Plummer called for supporting fire from the vehicular gun but the gunner had already become a casualty. He then forced seven enemy soldiers into a ditch where he and his comrade took cover. He remained under intense fire for two hours before he was able to work his way 200 yards to contact the infantry commander. Sergeant Plummer then directed medical aid to his men and turned over his prisoners. His actions in the face of grave danger reflect credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.