The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class James W. Kelly (ASN: 12009076), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Quartermaster Company, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa in 1943. Private Kelly, disregarding personal security, twice entered an ammunition area burning as a result of an enemy air raid and removed from this area two trucks that were loaded with ammunition and in imminent danger of exploding. 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 Army.