The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade [then Private] Avery Jeffers (ASN: 6984166), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily during the period from March through August 1943. When it became necessary to issue orders to three platoons of his company to continue their advance toward an objective, Corporal Jeffers voluntarily crossed terrain swept by intense enemy fire and delivered the orders, thereby enabling the launching of a coordinated attack which won the company’s objective. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.