The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant James A. Harrington (MCSN: 888407), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gun Section Leader of Weapons Company, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 15 April 1952. When the outpost position to which his unit was attached was brought under an intense hostile artillery barrage and attacked by an overwhelming and fanatical enemy force, Technical Sergeant Harrington courageously reorganized his section and other members of the platoon and skillfully set up a perimeter defense. Moving from one section of the perimeter to the other throughout the night, he encouraged and inspired his men to withstand the numerous attacks of the enemy. By his outstanding courage, initiative and selfless devotion to duty, Technical Sergeant Harrington contributed materially to the successful defense of the position and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.