The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Milton S. Jellison (ASN: 0-374162), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa in 1943. Lieutenant Jellison, disregarding personal danger, went forward on reconnaissance despite heavy enemy fire to determine the strength of enemy forces threatening encirclement of an entire company of infantry. He did not return from this dangerous mission. 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 and the United States Army.