Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    May 17, 1969

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major Gerald Allen Jones (AFSN: FV-3037665), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as HH–53B /C Aircraft Commander in Southeast Asia on 17 May 1969. On that date, Major Jones unhesitatingly flew his rescue helicopter into a heavily-fortified hostile mountain pass in a gallant effort to rescue a mortally wounded airman. Major Jones hovered his aircraft for five minutes within range of active hostile fire until he was certain his crew could be of no further use. By his gallantry and devotion to duty Major Jones has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    November 9, 1968

    Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Special Order G-156 (July 3, 1969)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Gerald Allen Jones (AFSN: FV-3037665), United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as a Rescue Crew Commander in Southeast Asia on 9 November 1968. On that date, Major Jones piloted the HH-53B helicopter which successfully recovered a United States Air Force pilot shot down over heavily-fortified hostile territory. The injured pilot was in an open area surrounded by unfriendly forces. To reach the survivor’s position, Major Jones had to fly over active hostile fire sites. Disregarding his own personal safety, Major Jones successfully recovered the downed pilot, in spite of ground fire which struck his aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Jones has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.