The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Jesse B. Doty, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 25 January 1945. He led a patrol of approximately one squad of Company E, 161st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, with the mission of reconnoitering the southwest side of San Manuel, Luzon, Philippine Islands. This town was to be the regimental objective, but little information was available concerning Japanese dispositions in the locality and all previous patrols had been driven off. Lieutenant Doty led his patrol past Japanese outposts and into the town, where he made an initial radio report. Shortly thereafter, the patrol came under intense rifle, machine gun, mortar, and 47-mm. tank gun fire. By his exemplary conduct and leadership, he maintained control of his patrol, waiting for darkness to cover his withdrawal. Although wounded seriously, he refused medical attention until he could collect all possible information and withdraw his patrol. By his gallant leadership and personal courage, Lieutenant Doty had so successfully led his patrol as to gain the desperately needed information, which enabled his regiment to defeat the enemy forces holding the town and capture its objective. Lieutenant Doty’s actions were an inspiration to all who served with him.