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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) [then Second Lieutenant] Jerome Jay Paden (ASN: 0-59363), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Battery A, 61st Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 19 September 1950, near Waegwan, Korea. Lieutenant Paden was in charge of a forward observation party providing close artillery support to an infantry battalion engaged in an attack on a heavily-fortified enemy hill position. After skillfully adjusting artillery fire which enabled the infantry units to eliminate strong points, Lieutenant Paden voluntarily accompanied a platoon in the final assault, at great risk to his own life. He repeatedly exposed himself to heavy enemy artillery, mortar, and small arms fire in order to afford friendly units maximum fire support. Lieutenant Paden continued to successfully adjust fire which made possible the success of the assigned mission, until he was seriously wounded. Lieutenant Paden’s gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and on the military service.