Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Awarded on:

March 14th, 1947

"Lieutenant Colonel Henry Francis Jones, British Army, performed meritorious service in Europe from September 1942 to May 1945. In close connection with representatives of United States Forces, he performed much of the basic investigation and planning which led to adoption of new types of fuels and lubricants for the British Army, greatly simplifying the problems of joint supply to Allied Forces. He assisted in the staging of forces from the United Kingdom prior their invasion of North Africa, and later helped in the determination of petroleum products to be provided to Allied Forces during the invasion of Europe. By his professional knowledge and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Colonel Jones contributed materially to the success of the joint petroleum supply operations in Europe."

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1963