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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    Fort Mills, Corregidor

    Division:

    U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE)

    Action Date:

    December 29, 1941

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 11 (January 18, 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Private First Class Raymond U. Jones (ASN: 18038771), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman at Fort Mills, Corregidor, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), in action against enemy forces in the Philippine Islands, on 29 December 1941. Private First Class 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 and the United States Army.