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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Salley Jones, III (ASN: 0-27569), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1972 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Jones culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Salley Jones, III (ASN: 0-27569), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Jones and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Salley Jones, III (ASN: 0-27569), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Army War College from 1969 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Jones and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 17, 1953
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 194 (June 4, 1953)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) George Salley Jones, III (ASN: 0-27569), United States Army, for action as a member of Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 17 March 1953 17 March 1953, in the vicinity of Sami-chon, North Korea. During the early morning hours on that date, the enemy launched a concentrated attack and by sheer force of numbers had succeeded in overrunning the positions of one friendly platoon. Moving out under intense enemy fire, Captain Jones occupied an important observation post in order to relay information pertinent to the situation. Realizing the enemy continued to occupy key positions among friendly bunkers and trenches, he volunteered to lead troops in a sweep of the area. When given permission, he personally led two squads of reinforcements through heavy mortar and artillery fire and commenced flushing out the enemy. With the aid of a flame thrower carried up by Captain Jones and under his active participation and direction, the group moved through the fire swept area and completely neutralized many of the dug in Chinese. Throughout this action, Captain Jones displayed complete disregard for his own safety by continually exposing himself in order to better direct the operations, and as a result of his courageous leadership the friendly position was secured. The gallantry in action displayed by Captain Jones on this occasion was of indispensable value and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Salley Jones, III (ASN: 0-27569), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding Officer, 3d Brigade, 82d Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Jones and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.