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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Master Sergeant] Lowell E. Jones (ASN: 0-2212073), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Changyong, Korea, on 10 August 1950. The enemy, from positions on high ground was pouring deadly fire into Lieutenant Jones’ company area, inflicting heavy casualties and threatening the entire Second Battalion. With utter disregard for his own safety he advanced through a hail of withering fire to an exposed position in order to locate an enemy machine gun imperiling the rear of the battalion’s position. Observing the gun emplacement he directed the fire of a recoilless rifle into the enemy position until it was destroyed. His gallant actions were in great part responsible for the successful withdrawal from the untenable position and reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    19th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 6, 1950
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 245 (December 6, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Lowell E. Jones (ASN: 0-2212073), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Anju, Korea, on 6 November 1950. A numerically superior enemy force attacking his platoon’s position succeeded in breaking the line at several points and endangering the company’s position. Realizing the necessity of holding the position he called for close artillery support. During the effective barrage which followed he moved among his troops insuring that they remained in the relative safety of their dug in positions. Completely disregarding his own safety he exposed himself again to direct the artillery’s fire. In this action Lieutenant Jones was wounded. His gallant actions and outstanding leadership were responsible for the successful defense of his position, the withdrawal of the strong enemy force and reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.