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 First Class Herbert R. Jump (ASN: 15066381), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Limon, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 12 November 1944. Private First Class Jump was acting squad leader of a rifle company which was making a determined attack against a vital ridge, heavily defended by fanatically resisting enemy troops, fighting from well-entrenched positions. The infantrymen moved steadily up the steep slope, suffering numerous casualties as they fought their way through the dense undergrowth under heavy rifle and machine gun fire. As they neared the almost barren crest of the ridge, the lead scout of Private First Class Jump’s squad discovered an enemy foxhole from which it was evident that devastating fire could be placed on our advancing company. While his squad waited, Private First Class Jump crawled to a position from which he killed the two entrenched enemy soldiers with his submachine gun. After the ridge had been taken by the company and a defensive position established, the enemy counterattacked with hand grenades. The enemy grenade throwers were on high ground commanding the ridge, and their observation of our perimeter was aided by perfect visibility and the lack of concealment on the bare ridge top. The position of the grenade throwing elements was so situated that a frontal attack seemed suicidal. Private First Class Jump, by crawling down a road which cut through the ridge, came in behind the enemy and killed the entire group of seven enemy soldiers with his sub-machine gun. Private First Class Jump’s actions were an inspiration to those who observed these acts and his heroism and high courage reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.