(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Jack J. Bales, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Jack J. Bales, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.