The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Staff Sergeant Doward Leroy Jones, Jr. (ASN: RA-14840478), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Staff Sergeant Jones distinguished himself by heroism on 11 July 1967, while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with Company C, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), near Bong Son, Republic of Vietnam. ON this date, Sergeant Jones was informed that a soldier was attempting to commit suicide with a hand grenade. Trying to convince the man not to carry out his plan, Sergeant Jones realized that more forceful measures were needed. While another man took hold of the soldier, Sergeant Jones, disregarding his own safety, seized the grenade and disposed of it before it exploded. Sergeant Jones’ display of personal bravery and concern for the welfare of his fellow soldiers is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.