- SURNAME
Talley
- FORENAME
James Lane
- UNIT
5 SF Group (Det A-113)
- RANK
Specialist Fourth Class
- NUMBER
14786527
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
South Vietnam 1964
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MIA - see Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/talley-james-lane.8513/CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant James Lane Talley, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in the Republic of Vietnam, on 19 June 1964. As an Advisor, Sergeant Talley was accompanying a Vietnamese combat patrol on a search and clear operation when the friendly element engaged a strong hostile force which was defending a heavily fortified position. During the ensuing battle, he bravely placed himself in the lead position to advise his Vietnamese counterparts, and then maneuvered to an extremely dangerous position to provide cover for the Detachment Commander who was armed with a grenade launcher against the onrushing enemy. Throughout three vicious enemy assaults, Sergeant Talley displayed fearless determination while exposed to a barrage of weapons fire, and continued to engage the enemy with outstanding effectiveness despite the overwhelming onslaught. Sergeant Talley's fortitude, courageous actions, and conspicuous gallantry are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military services.
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