Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Staff Sergeant Jacob J. Sass, 37034234, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in the vicinity of ***[Saint-Lô], France, on 18 July 1944. Following a withdrawal forced by a strong enemy counterattack, the Third Battalion, 134th Infantry, planned a reorganization requiring vital enemy information as a prerequisite to resumption of the battalion attack. Sergeant Sass led a combat patrol which succeeded in obtaining valuable information but, while so engaged, was subjected to intense fire from an enemy machine gun. Leading his men in a fire fight, Sergeant Sass neutralized the enemy gun emplacement and enabled his patrol to return to its unit without casualties. The leadership, devotion to duty tenacity of purpose on the part of Sergeant Sass reflect credit upon his character as a soldier.
Entered military service from Nebraska.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 37 (12 September 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

For wounded in action on 30 July 1944 in the Manche department, Basse-Normandie, France.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 53 (23 November 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Technical Sergeant Jacob J. Sass, 37034234, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France on 13 November 1944. When his platoon leader became a casualty during the course of an advance, Sergeant Sass, a platoon sergeant, assumed command of the platoon, reorganized its remnants, and by outstanding courageous leadership led the unit in a continuation of the attack which resulted in the routing of a numerically superior force. Although wounded during the assault, Sergeant Sass remained at the head of his troops until the enemy positions had been overrun. His heroism is in accordance with the high traditions of the military forces of the United States.
Entered military service from Nebraska.


This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 56 (12 December 1944).