The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant James F. Landis (MCSN: 642183), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 April 1952. Although blown from his covered position twice, and his rifle rendered inoperable from extremely intense hostile fire during an attack against a strong enemy fortification, Staff Sergeant Landis bravely charged the hostile position with hand grenades and personally killed three of the enemy. Seriously wounded during the final assault, he continued to attack the opposition until his company moved to more favorable positions and, despite severe pain, returned to friendly lines without assistance, refusing medical aid until all other wounded members of the patrol had been treated. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and selfless devotion to duty, Staff Sergeant Landis served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.