Jack Emitt Golden

Captain, U. S. Army

Silver Stars

Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 33 (July 10, 1944)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Jack E. Golden (ASN: 0-465929), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Cannon Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 24 (January 26, 1945)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Jack E. Golden (ASN: 0-465929), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Cannon Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, 31 July 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.