The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Jesse B. Halbrook (ASN: 34024043), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, on 7 November 1944, in Germany. Sergeant Halbrook, learning that a patrol had been pinned down by intense enemy fire, courageously moved forward in a voluntary attempt to neutralize the enemy fire. Refusing to be stopped by a hail of enemy fire and added mortar fire, he established an observation post where he so successfully adjusted artillery fire that the patrol was able to move back to friendly lines with their mission accomplished. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Halbrook, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.