(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Clarence O. Jones (ASN: 36423543), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 501st Medical Collecting Company, in action against the enemy at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.