The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Sergeant James R. Scott (MCSN: 995511), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company E, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against enemy aggressor forces on 17 August 1950 in the Naktong River Bulge, Korea. On 17 August 1950, Sergeant Scott, a Squad Leader, was assigned the mission of assaulting a hill defended by well-entrenched enemy forces. Without regard to his own personal safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to rifle and grenade fire in order to coordinate and direct the advance of his squad. During this action Sergeant Scott was wounded but, despite his wound, he refused to be evacuated but continued to lead his squad in an aggressive attack. His leadership and skill were an inspiration to his squad and contributed to the success of the mission. Sergeant Scott’s gallantry displayed on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the United States Naval Service.