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), [then Sergeant] Jack W. Stallings, Jr. (ASN: 0-1341374), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with 1st Company, 1st Regiment, 1st Special Service Force, in action on 23 May 1944, near Littoria, Italy. When three members of his unit were seriously wounded while disarming enemy mines during the drive out of the Anzio Beachhead, Lieutenant Stallings immediately entered the mine field and, while under enemy small arms and sniper fire, rendered first aid to the wounded and, although painfully wounded himself, refused to be evacuated and continued in the attack. The courageous actions and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Stallings reflect great credit on himself and the military service.