The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) James Francis Hollingsworth (ASN: 0-34155), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the 67th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in Normandy, France, on 29 July 1944. On that date, at approximately 0100 hours, the service trains of Combat Command “B” were dispersed in the woods near Notre Dame-de-Centilly, France. There were approximately forty vehicles loaded with gasoline and lubricating oils for the support of combat elements advancing with the attack. These trains were under the command of Major Hollingsworth. The area was subjected to aerial bombardment and one of the gasoline vehicles was set afire, the force of the explosion splashing fuel for some distance around the vehicle. Without regard for his own safety, Major Hollingsworth mounted the cab of three nearby trucks in quick succession and drove them to a safer location away from the burning vehicle. During the period the area was still subjected to aerial bombardment by the enemy. His prompt action at this crucial hour resulted in the saving from destruction of the entire fuel supply for elements in close combat with a retreating enemy. During this action fifteen casualties were sustained among personnel in the service trains under Major Hollingsworth. Through the advance of Combat Command “B,” Major Hollingsworth repeatedly supervised the evacuation of wrecked vehicles from the heads of advancing columns while under enemy sniper and artillery fire. His professional skill rendered under hazardous conditions was an inspiration to his command and aided materially in the successful accomplishment of the Combat Commander’s mission.