The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal James R. Hoesly (MCSN: 644063), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 November 1950. Assigned the mission of leading his squad in assaulting several key enemy positions to his platoon’s left front during a maneuver to reinforce an infantry company which had been engaged in attacking a numerically superior force occupying heavily fortified positions on high ground overlooking his battalion’s assembly area near Yudam-ni, Corporal Hoesly expertly deployed his men and led them against the emplacements despite intense fire laid down by the enemy. With his squad suffering numerous casualties, he effected a prompt reorganization and directed and controlled a brilliantly executed maneuver to rout the enemy, personally destroying three fortified automatic weapons during the furious encounter. By his daring initiative, aggressive and determined leadership and bold combat tactics against heavy odds, Corporal Hoesly served as an inspiration to all who observed him and contributed materially to the seizure of his platoon’s objective. His heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.