The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Jerome L. Gorres (ASN: 37302824), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 21 November 1944. Sergeant Gorres, a platoon guide, assumed command of all available men in his platoon after a squad leader and second in command became casualties and in the absence of the platoon leader, reorganized his unit in the face of heavy enemy fire and led them forward about seventy-five yards until pinned down by direct fire from an enemy machine gun emplacement to the front. Rather than risk the lives of his men, Sergeant Gorres charged the enemy position alone, firing his rifle from the hip. He accounted for two of the three enemy crew members, jumped into the emplacement and killed the third German with his bayonet. He then led his troops into the village of ****, established security positions, then organized and supervised a hand-carrying supply detail to replenish the ration, ammunition and water supply of the troops in the village. Sergeant Gorres’ gallantry, tactical knowledge and intrepid leadership reflect the highest credit upon his character as a soldier.