The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Brigadier General Albert Monmouth Jones (ASN: 0-3186), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, as Commanding General, I South Luzon Force, I Corps, in action against enemy forces at Bataan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 24 December 1941 to 1 January 1942. General Jonathan Wainwright commanded the northern front and General Jones commanded the southern sector. Opposed by forces which were greatly superior in numbers, the troops under General Wainwright and General Jones fought delaying actions, slowly falling back and finally uniting their forces in Pampanga Province. By particularly skillful tactics they were able to escape being caught in a large-scale pincers movement executed by the Japanese. Subsequently, the combined forces withdrew to Bataan Province where the troops of both officers have been in practically continuous action. Brigadier General Jones’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.