The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Jack S. Roth (ASN: 14176846), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy at Hill 1,000, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 23 January 1945. During an enemy attack on Hill 1,000 in the vicinity of Palacpalac, Private Roth left the security of his foxhole and, without orders from his squad leader, crawled through heavy enemy machine-gun and sniper fire to go to the aid of the platoon guide, who was attempting to retrieve a radio. Private Roth, with complete disregard for his personal safety, made a desperate attempt to drag the platoon guide out of the lane of enemy fire, exposing himself all the while to grave risk of death from enemy action. Being unable to aid the wounded man to the safety of his own lines without attracting a greater volume of bullets, Private Roth further exposed himself in an attempt to engage the enemy in a fire-fight; in so doing he was shot and killed. The courage and loyalty displayed by Private Roth was an inspiration to his comrades and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.