The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Jack Phillips (ASN: 34264734), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 6th Armored Division in France, on 6 August 1944. Without regard for his own safety and armed only with a rifle, he attacked a machine gun nest, supported by a rifle squad. He wiped out the nest, destroying or driving off the enemy. His gallant action enabled his unit to advance and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.