(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal James S. Blankenship (ASN: RA-33212581), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Heavy Mortar Company, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action on 6 August 1950 near Chungam-ni, Korea. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.