The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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, on 9 January 1945 in Belgium. On 4 January 1945, 2d Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, with Major Hollingsworth as Task Force Commander, attacked south of Freineux, Belgium. After several attacks were unsuccessful, the Task Force was ordered to re-assemble and attack from Odeigne towards Samree. After getting into the woods about half way to the objective the attack was halted due to stiff enemy resistance, radio and engine trouble with the tank commanded by the assault company commander stopped the advance forward. Major Hollingsworth sent his command tank to the assistance of this commander and took a position in another tank to direct his task force. He acted as a loader for the 75-mm. gun in this tank, because its crew consisted of only four men, which enabled him to direct this attack also. After two attacks had failed the enemy launched a powerful counterattack. It was during the process of beating off this attack that the 75-mm. gun recoiled against Major Hollingsworth’s arm. Although in extreme pain from a possibly fractured arm, Major Hollingsworth continued to load the gun and would not let himself be evacuated after being ordered by the Combat Commander. The valor, courage and devotion to duty displayed by Major Hollingsworth reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service.