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 James A. Bindewald (ASN: RA-17264720), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 18 January 1951, near Kumyangjang-ni, Korea, Corporal Bindewald was aid man for the 3d Reconnaissance Company when it was ambushed by a well-armed and determined enemy force. During the action, Corporal Bindewald, voluntarily and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, ran through heavy machine gun and mortar fire to administer first aid. Repeatedly he risked his life to aid the wounded who lay in exposed positions, raked by enemy fire. He sought cover only when all the wounded had been cared for, the more serious cases being placed on litter jeeps and evacuated. The professional skill, selfless devotion to duty, and gallantry displayed by Corporal Bindewald reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.