The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant [then Corporal] Jack M. Wall (ASN: 39284024), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 April 1945. Engaging the enemy, Sergeant Wall directed tank fire with his own tracer fire. After a base of fire was established, he led his section in an aggressive assault on the strong-point. Later in the day he led his section in a dash toward an enemy town, forcing the enemy to disclose his positions. His actions enabled supporting forces to execute offensive action. His actions reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.