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 Captain (Infantry) Jesse E. Jarman (ASN: 0-1293960), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 370th Infantry Regiment, 92d Infantry Division, in action on 8 February 1945, in Italy. Captain Jarman personally led his company over difficult mountain terrain in an attack on an enemy hill. Under the pressure of intense enemy mortar, artillery, and small arms counterfire, he encouraged and exhorted his men to continue their aggressive advance by personal example. After each desperate burst of withering hostile small arms fire, he regrouped his men more advantageously and pushed forward with zeal and fortitude. With total disregard for snipers, Captain Jarman continuously exposed himself and strengthened his positions, undaunted in the face of the enemy. His capture of the hill yielded fifteen prisoners and two machine guns. The company held their positions against many vicious and determined enemy counterattacks and inflicted numerous casualties on the foe. His courageous initiative in extreme combat hazard exemplifies the American Soldier’s highest standard of fidelity to duty.