The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade James C. Greydanus (ASN: 32185270), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 60th Field Artillery Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy as a radio operator at a forward observation post supporting an infantry battalion in Italy on 8 August 1943. When the forward observer ordered his party back to a comparatively safer place, Corporal Greydanus asked that he be allowed to stay with the observer. He was killed by mortar fire while transmitting his commands to his battery. His untiring efforts, disregard for his own personal safety and devotion to duty were in the finest traditions of the military service and were an inspiration to those who knew him. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.