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 First Class Jerry J. Miller (ASN: 39555791), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 11th Airborne Division on Leyte, Philippine Islands on 7 December 1944. During an enemy attack, Private First Class Miller moved forward in the face of heavy fire and manned a machine gun. This intrepid soldier remained at his position and poured a deadly fire into the attacking enemy. In the performance of this heroic deed, Private First Class Miller was killed by enemy fire. His great courage and zealous devotion to duty were an inspiration to his unit and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.