Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Company G, 3d Battalion, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

November 30th, 1944

"For gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 3d Battalion, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 28 September 1944, near ****, Holland. During an attack into Kiekburg Weeds against a superior dug-in enemy, Technical Sergeant Jonas prevented heavy casualties by daring action. His company was held down on flat terrain outside the woods by heavy enemy machine gun fire from the flank. He personally organized and led a group to rush the enemy gun and put it out of action. By skillfully working his small group up behind a tiny rise in the ground, he put them into a position where they could bring a base of fire to bear on the enemy. Under cover of this rifle fire, Technical Sergeant Jonas rushed the nest across 25 yards of open terrain and wiped it out with a Gammon Grenade. He sustained two bullet wounds from this action, but would not be evacuated until the entire company reached their first objective, the edge of the woods. His heroic action above and beyond the call of duty saved many lives and was directly instrumental in making it possible for the company to take its objective. 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, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 609

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Company G, 3d Battalion, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 8th, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

Citation:
"For having distinguished himself by performing excellent acts of courage, conduct and loyalty during the fighting by the 82nd Airborne Division in the area of the city of NIJMEGEN between September 17th and October 4th, 1944. Thereby having displayed repetitiously outstanding devotion to duty and great perseverance and in all respects having set a praiseworthy example and having been an inspiration to all during those glorious days."


Royal Decree No. 31, dated October 8th, 1945.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)