The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Robert E. Jones (MCSN: 335319), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with an 81-mm. Mortar Platoon of Weapons Company, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 27 to 29 November 1950. Observing four hostile soldiers who had broken through the line and were advancing on his mortar position during a heavy enemy attack on the morning of 28 November, Corporal Jones instructed his men to continue delivering ammunition, moved forward despite grave personal risk and, obtaining an automatic rifle from a wounded Marine, delivered accurate and effective fire which destroyed the invaders. Braving intense enemy fire, he continued to man the borrowed rifle and repelled several hostile attacks on his position, thereby preventing an enemy breakthrough and assisting his mortar section in supporting the successful defense of the rifle company during its assigned mission. His quick and courageous initiative and indomitable fighting spirit throughout inspired those who served with him and reflect great credit upon Corporal Jones and the United States Naval Service.