The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal [then Private First Class] James T. Bear (ASN: RA-19071307), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 16 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. On that date he was attached as Medical Aid Man to a rifle platoon which was assaulting enemy positions along the Naktong River. During the advance the platoon sergeant was seriously wounded by enemy grenade fire. Corporal Bear immediately dashed to the fallen soldier’s aid and although under intense hostile fire, administered first aid. After the platoon had cleared the area, a bypassed squad of ten enemy riflemen attacked the two men from a hidden position. Fearlessly holding his ground, Corporal Bear held off the attacking enemy with rifle fire and forced them to withdraw. His heroic action was directly responsible for saving the platoon sergeant’s life. The gallantry and devotion to a wounded comrade displayed on this occasion by Corporal bear reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.