The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Jimmy Ealon Harrison, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in Iraq while in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Staff Sergeant Harrison distinguished himself while serving as the Medical Platoon Sergeant for the 2d Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment. On 6 April 2003, the enemy ambushed elements of the Task Force Combat Trains with Rocket Propelled Grenades and machine gun fire. At least four times to provide medical care and evacuate a wounded soldier, Staff Sergeant Harrison left a covered position, ran across a street under heavy machine gun fire and gave aid to a wounded soldier. He exposed himself again to the machine gun fire while evacuating the wounded soldier to a secure area for further care. Staff Sergeant Harrison’s personal bravery and dedication to his fellow soldiers is in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and the American Combat Medic. His actions under fire reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.