The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal James K. Uejo (ASN: 30102129), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, in action against the enemy near Biffontaine, France, on 28 October 1944, during an attack against an enemy-held hill. Disregarding the heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire that had wounded three of his comrades during the action, Corporal Uejo made his way to the injured men and rendered first aid. Upon observing that one was in need of immediate evacuation he unhesitatingly left his position to contact a litter team of an adjacent unit and while leading it back to the position was fatally wounded by a mortar shell. By his outstanding loyalty to his unfortunate comrade and self-sacrificing efforts, Corporal Uejo reflects great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.