Jack E. Fontana
Home Town: Pittsburg, California
Silver Star
U.S. Army
World War II
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918, (Bulletin 43, War Department, 1918).
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Private First Class Jack E. Fontana, (39128339), Infantry, United States Army. For gallantry in action at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 8 February 1945. On 8 February, Private Fontana accompanied his battalion commander as he advanced with assault troops south of the Pasig River. At this time it was necessary that an urgent message be sent to the rear command post requesting vital ammunition and medical equipment. Private Fontana, running and dodging at top speed, traversed six hundred yards of area devoid of cover while the enemy interdicted the ground with mortar fire at the rate of eight rounds a minute. Having reached the rear safely, Private Fontana led carrying parties back with the essential supplies.
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918, (Bulletin 43, War Department, 1918).
