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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Doward Leroy Jones, Jr. (ASN: RA-14840478), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Jones distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 25 March 1968, while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with Company D, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a combat mission in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force, Sergeant Jones sustained a serous wound, but refused medical evacuation and continued to expose himself to the hostile fire as he assisted in moving his wounded comrades to safety. Late in the day, while leading an assault, Sergeant Jones was mortally wounded. His gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.