Henry Jackson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Henry Jackson (38188053), Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 24th Infantry Division at Palo, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 24 October 1944. While advancing through a coconut grove about ten members of the company to which Private Jackson was attached were wounded. With complete disregard for his own safety Private Jackson in the face of heavy enemy machine gun and sniper fire ran from one wounded man to another administering first aid. During the course of his heroic acts, his first aid pack was shot from his back, but he continued his aid to the wounded men. Private Jackson’s courageous actions in risking his life to save his fellow soldiers is worthy of the highest military traditions and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.