The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Watertender Samuel Lee Jones, United States Navy, for gallantry in action off Guadalcanal, on 30 November 1942. When enemy torpedo fire caused flooding aboard his warship, Chief Watertender Jones continued at his post and kept the boilers in operation despite danger from leaking steam lines and flooding. 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 and the United States Naval Service.