The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) John P. Jacobs (ASN: 0-2026202), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with Company I, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 18 May 1951, in the vicinity of Pungchon-ni, Korea. At about 1500 hours of that date, Lieutenant Jacobs’ platoon had the mission to re-take a fortified position located on a high hill which had fallen to the enemy. Making full use of supporting artillery and mortar fire, Lieutenant Jacobs so deployed and maneuvered his platoon as to accomplish the mission with light losses to his own men while inflicting very heavy casualties on the enemy. Throughout the action, Lieutenant Jacobs remained with the assault squad, leading the attack with complete disregard for his own safety and personally killing four of the enemy. The gallantry and inspiring leadership displayed by Lieutenant Jacobs reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.