The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Jerry Geza Toth (ASN: 0-23065), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 45th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts), in action against the enemy in the defense of Bataan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1942. On many occasions he disregarded his own safety in a demonstration of aggressive leadership, especially on or about 7 April 1942, when he assumed the initiative and gallantly organized and led scattered groups against greatly superior enemy forces. His disdain for danger in his effort to fulfill his self-assumed mission resulted in the loss of his life, but in material gain for the Bataan defense. Captain Toth brought great credit upon himself and upheld the fine traditional ideals of the military profession.