The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant James Pollock Jamison (NSN: 0-100338), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action while acting as Gunnery Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. BURNS (DD-588), in action against a Japanese convoy on the night of 30 January 1944. He so well controlled the fire of his guns that he succeeded in sinking the whole convoy of four ships in a minimum of time and without casualty to either his ship or to his guns. His initiative, devotion to duty and professional ability were of the highest order. His conduct was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.