The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Jack L. Frost (ASN: 20734266), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Normandy, France, on 17 July 1944. When his platoon was pinned down by enemy machine gun fire, Sergeant Frost, a platoon guide, crawled back to his company commander with information about the enemy situation, then led two tank destroyers forward and personally directed their fire which resulted in the destruction of the enemy machine gun positions. He then rejoined his platoon and led it forward. When an enemy artillery barrage wounded a member of his platoon, Sergeant Frost, after causing his platoon to take cover, ran to the wounded man and brought him to safety. As he reached his own lines he was seriously wounded by enemy machine gun fire. His courage, coolness, and utter disregard for his own safety saved the live of one of his comrades, and his leadership and resourcefulness materially aided his company in making a rapid advance. His gallant actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.