The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Tylee N. James, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Platoon Leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Infantry), 1st Cavalry Division. Second Lieutenant James distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Turengi, Korea, on 26 January 1951. On that date, when Company A was given the mission of attacking and securing Hill 256, Lieutenant James observed that the enemy had concentrated intense small-arms and automatic-weapons fire on the only approach to the hill. Although the hostile force was well dug in and awaiting the attack with fixed bayonets, Lieutenant James, without regard for his personal safety, volunteered to lead his platoon in an assault on the objective. The distance between the platoon’s position and the enemy position was approximately thirty-five yards and the intervening area was covered by intense mortar, machine-gun and small-arms fire. As Lieutenant James led his platoon through the deadly hail of fire, the unit suffered a large number of casualties; however, his aggressive leadership and personal bravery so inspired the remaining members of the platoon that they stormed the hill, killing and wounding numerous hostile troops. Through the gallant and inspiring leadership of Lieutenant James, the enemy force was completely routed and Hill 256 secured. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Second Lieutenant James on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.