The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (ChC) Glyn Jones, United States Naval Reserve, for gallantry in action while serving as Chaplain with the Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in action on 1 November 1943. After landing on the beach with his battalion, Lieutenant Jones, although not required by his duty to do so, proceeded to the firing line and, without consideration for his own safety, searched for the wounded in the jungle undergrowth, assisting in saving the lives of several by directing litter bearers to them. He also, while under heavy enemy fire, walked about among the combat troops, encouraging and reassuring them. On the following day, while conducting burial services for the dead, he was selected as a target by a Japanese sniper who fired five shots at him during the services. 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 Naval Service.