The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade James L. Stuart (ASN: 33146745), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily during the period from July through October 1943. During a bitterly contested engagement with the enemy, Corporal Stuart, without regard for heavy artillery and automatic weapons fire, followed rifle companies and established communication lines between these companies and battalion headquarters. His courageous determination to maintain uninterrupted communications was an important factor in the success of our attack. Technician Fifth Grade Stuart’s 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.