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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    337th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    85th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 85th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 3 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Private Elzie Jones (ASN: 34875479), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving with the 337th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.