(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Jared D. Gilmore, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade Combat Team, in support of Operation ENDURING Freedom, in action at Wanat, Afghanistan, on 13 July 2008. Sergeant Gilmore displayed extreme courage and valor under fire. He engaged the enemy with both direct and indirect fires and rendered first aid to several wounded Soldiers. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and the United States Army.