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 Jacob R. Phillips (ASN: 35386013), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 16 March 1945 in Germany. During an attack on Wieskirchen, Germany, on 16 March 1945, medical evacuation had been impossible due to direct observation and fire from the enemy. Knowing that seriously wounded men were in need of medical care Staff Sergeant Phillips voluntarily entered the town and, in spite of street fighting still in progress and often under cover of friendly small arms, supervised the treatment and evacuation of over sixty casualties. The outstanding courage and sincere devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Phillips was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.