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 [then Private First Class] Harry F. Jablonski (ASN: 36582386), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 325th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 3 October 1944, near ****, Holland. Staff Sergeant Jablonski, a bazooka gunner in his platoon, risked his life to bring food to his platoon and aid to their wounded. Acting without orders, he crawled from the cover of his foxhole with his bazooka, and with six well-placed rounds, set one of the enemy houses afire and demolished a large sign board that had concealed enemy riflemen. He then went to the aid of a wounded man, gave him first aid and helped him to cross 100 yards of open terrain to the company command post. Staff Sergeant Jablonski, whose platoon had been without food for 24 hours, returned carrying “K” rations and ammunition which he distributed despite the fire from the alerted enemy. Staff Sergeant Jablonski’s aggressive action was an inspiration to all the men he fought with. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.