(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: James H. Tinsley (MCSN: 0-5529), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea during the period from 13 August through 15 December 1951.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: James H. Tinsley (MCSN: 0-5529), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea during the period from 11 April through 14 June 1952.