The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal James Davis, Jr. (MCSN: 1194211), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company G, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 May 1952. Volunteering to act as a stretcher bearer for another company engaged in an attack against a strongly defended enemy hill position, Corporal Davis left the main line of resistance and bravely advanced far forward of friendly lines, completing several trips out and back to carry wounded Marines to the forward aid station. On one occasion, realizing the vital need for corpsmen within the platoons, he dashed from the evacuation station to the front line of action through a vicious hail of enemy fire and following the instructions of a wounded corpsman, administered aid to the other wounded men. Although seriously wounded himself while going to the assistance of a comrade, Corporal Davis continued on until he reached the stricken man, rendered treatment for his wounds and aided in carrying him back to the main line of resistance. By his indomitable fortitude, valorous initiative and self-sacrificing efforts in behalf of others, he served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.