Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Sergeant James E. Scott (MCSN: 365832), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving in Headquarters and Service Company, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces at Hagaru-ri, Korea, on 30 November 1950. When a numerically superior hostile force attacked vital regimental supply dumps and threatened to overrun friendly defensive positions, Sergeant Scott mounted the lead vehicle of a column of six Army tanks which arrived on the scene and personally directed accurate, effective fire on the enemy. Undaunted by intense hostile small-arms and mortar fire, he moved fearlessly among the vehicles and spotted enemy positions until fire superiority was gained and the hostile attack was successfully repulsed. Blown from a tank on two different occasions by the enemy barrage, he courageously remounted the vehicle and continued his voluntary mission, thereby assisting materially in preventing the determined hostile force from attaining its objective. His courageous initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and inspiring devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Scott and the United States Naval Service.

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