The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Oscar Anthony Jardin (ASN: 39030604), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 27th Infantry Division at Saipan, Mariana Islands, during the period 17 June to 7 July 1944. Corporal Jardin was wounded in action while protecting the life of one of his own men. His comrade was unable to escape due to wounds inflicted by the enemy during the counterattack. Corporal Jardin, with utter disregard for himself, stayed with this man and single-handed fought off several Japanese. As a result of this action both men were saved.