The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant James P. Immel (MCSN: 1083265), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Section Chief of Battery C, First 4.5″ Rocket Battalion, Eleventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 19 June 1951. With his section called upon to furnish close support fire when the assault echelons of an infantry battalion were held up by the fierce resistance of well-entrenched enemy troops occupying high ground, Sergeant Immel bravely moved across an exposed area in the face of hostile mortar fire to locate a suitable position for his rocket launcher. Mortally wounded by the explosion of an enemy land mine while guiding his launcher and crew into a new firing position, Sergeant Immel, by his marked courage, daring leadership and steadfast devotion to duty, had served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.