James L. French

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to James L. French (6817603), Hospital Corpsman Third Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman Third Class French distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 4 March 1966 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Headquarters and Service Company, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, during Operation UTAH His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
Board Serial 3318 (May 16, 1966)