Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

HQ, 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team, XI Corps, Eighth Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Commanding Officer, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces during the period 16 to 25 February 1945, in the vicinity of Corregidor, Philippine Islands. Colonel Jones, completely disregarding his own safety, personally led and directed the invasion force in the successful operation which resulted in the capture of Corregidor. Parachuting to earth from the first flight of planes bearing his unit over the objective, he immediately made a personal reconnaissance of enemy positions. On two occasions following the landing he made personal reconnaissance, crossing open terrain under intense enemy fire in order to obtain first-hand information on location and progress of operations. On 17 February, he assisted the amphibious landing of a battalion under intense enemy fire, met each wave as it landed on the beach, indicated dispersal areas and located enemy positions for the battalion commander. On 18 February, when a heavy explosion in the Malinta Hill Area caused a number of casualties and resulted in recurring explosions and danger from land slides, he led a search party to the scene under intense rifle and mortar fire, directed rescue operations, and personally surveyed the damage. Throughout the entire action his sound military judgment, aggressiveness, and outstanding leadership encouraged his troops to the capture of Corregidor and the complete annihilation of a numerically superior force. His outstanding professional ability and inspiring example to his troops exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 68 (1945).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

HQ, 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team, 40th Infantry Division "Sunshine Division", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

Headquarters, 40th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 116

Period:

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

Rank:

Brigadier General

Awarded on:

September 26th, 1968

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from April 1966 through August 1968."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 50

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

HQ, 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team, XI Corps, Eighth Army, U.S. Army

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Oak Leaf Cluster