The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Marion E. Jones, Jr. (MCSN: 660345), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company F, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 23 September 1950. Observing many wounded Marines lying at the base of a hill on which there had been a fierce assault, Corporal Jones voluntarily exposed himself to intense hostile fire to go to the assistance of the casualties. Procuring a jeep, he hastened to the hill, where he proceeded to evacuate the wounded, driving through heavy enemy rifle, machine gun and mortar fire on his way back to the aid station. Unable to obtain another vehicle after his jeep was demolished by a land mine, he organized a civilian stretcher bearing party, leading and directing it until all wounded had been removed from the danger area. By his daring initiative, outstanding courage and selfless determination in the face of grave personal risk, Corporal Jones upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.