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 (Armor) James H. Bowman (ASN: 0-1821541), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of 24th Reconnaissance Company, 24th Infantry Division, near Nung-dong, Korea, on 8 November 1951. His company, occupying a position in front of the friendly line of resistance, was subjected to a savage night attack by a numerically superior enemy force deploying intense small arms, grenade, automatic weapons and mortar fire. Captain Bowman immediately began moving from position to position encouraging and instructing his men, completely exposing himself with utter disregard for the hail of small arms and mortar rounds hitting around him. When one position was in danger of being overrun by the enemy, he raced to it and personally poured such deadly accurate fire into the enemy hordes that they were forced to withdraw. He unhesitatingly rushed to another endangered position and, with a shotgun, again fired on the enemy until the position was stabilized. Continually exposing himself to the intense enemy fire, he moved throughout the company position, calmly and skillfully directing the defensive actions of the men, placing them in strategic positions and reassuring them. The men were so inspired by his fearless aggressiveness and skillful leadership that they doubled their efforts and drove off the enemy troops, inflicting severe casualties among them. Captain Bowman’s courageous action, exemplary leadership and outstanding performance of duty contributed immeasurably to the successful defense of his company’s position and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Armor.