The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Corporal Herbert F. Jones, Jr. (ASN: 38332959), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 746th Tank Battalion (Separate), attached to the 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 10 July 1944. Upon observing intense hostile machine gun fire preventing the escape of the crews of five burning tanks, Corporal Jones voluntarily and with great audacity proceeded on foot toward the disabled tanks. Armed with a sub-machine gun, he boldly and courageously moved from tank to tank and fired upon the enemy weapon, successfully covering the withdrawal of the crews. After silencing the enemy gun, he returned to the tanks and personally assisted three wounded soldiers to safety. Corporal Jones’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.