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 Woodrow Rodarme (ASN: 0-1297950), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 14 April 1945, in Italy. Captain Rodarme’s company was assigned the mission of taking an enemy fort which dominated the approaches to three strategic towns. Leading the company thru heavy enemy mortar fire, he continually exposed himself until his men had secured a hill overlooking the fort. He then engaged the foe for the main road leading to the fort. The company suffered heavy casualties under constant artillery and mortar barrages but finally secured the road. Captain Rodarme then reorganized his platoons to assault the fort while subjected to the fire of self-propelled guns. Undaunted, he continued his advance. He and his messenger advanced 100 yards ahead of the troops and were fired on by the enemy. Engaging in a fire-fight, Captain Rodarme emptied one clip of his carbine and when the leading platoon reached him, 17 of the foe, fully armed, had surrendered. During the entire action Captain Rodarme’s company killed 36 enemy and captured 56. Such courageous and aggressive leadership exemplifies the traditions of the United States Army.