The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander (MC) James F. Standard, United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer with the FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing at Guadalcanal during an attack by Japanese forces on the night of 13 – 14 October 1942. Lieutenant Commander Standard proceeded to the sick bay and led an ambulance through the shelled area in order to give aid to the wounded. 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 Naval Service.