The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) James O. Millott (ASN: 0-371759), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 23 and 25 April 1945. While serving with an Infantry regiment as liaison officer for a Field Artillery battalion, Captain Millott gallantly exposed himself to intense hostile artillery fire in order to locate the hostile weapons. On one occasion he deliberately drove his vehicle up and down a road until the Japanese began firing at him, and then, after checking the source of enemy fire, he directed effective counter battery fire which destroyed the enemy guns. Another time he refused to take cover during a shelling, remained exposed to obtain better observation, and located a Japanese field piece which he quickly silenced with accurate artillery fire. 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.