The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Jack R. Isaacs (ASN: 0-1288058), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Company G, 3d Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on 22 December 1944 at ****, Belgium. Hearing gunfire and yelling in the vicinity of his OPL and simultaneously receiving word that his first platoon was being attacks, Captain Isaacs turned over CP duties to his Executive Officer and ran to personally direct the defense of the company sector. Upon his arrival Captain Isaacs, with complete disregard for his own safety, directed the withdrawing elements of his command in the face of devastating small arms fire. Setting up positions from which any attempted penetration could be blocked, Captain Isaacs exposed himself to heavy fire in order to better the positions and to check each man personally. Then, from within fifty yards of the enemy, Captain Isaacs directed and adjusted mortar and artillery fire upon the enemy positions, inflicting heavy casualties. The leadership and courageous aggressiveness of Captain Isaacs were an inspiration to his men and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces.