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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in Lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major General [then Brigadier General] Albert Monmouth Jones (ASN: 0-3186), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, I Philippine Corps, in action against the enemy on Bataan, Philippine Islands, from 1 to 11 February 1942. General Jones, as Commanding General of the left subsector of the I Philippine Corps, exhibited courage and leadership of the highest order in taking personal charge of operations during the heroic struggle around the “Big Tuol Pocket” and for the Tuol and Cotar River Basins. During this entire period, General Jones either remained at the most advanced command posts, which were under fire frequently, personally directing the operations or was visiting the actual front lines, which were within 50 to 100 yards of the enemy. General Jones’ magnificent display of courage and leadership during this critical period so raised the morale of his green and unseasoned troops, whose morale was at a low ebb, that they not only repulsed bloodily the enemy’s repeated rescue attacks along the Tuol River Front, but destroyed the remainder of the enemy force in the “Big Tuol Pocket” on 12 February 1942. Major General Jones’ gallant leadership and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    South Luzon Force, I Corps

    Action Date:

    December 24, 1941 – January 1, 1942

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 17 (January 29, 1942)

    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.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands & Manchuria)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – August 1945

    Major General Albert Monmouth Jones (ASN: 0-3186), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military control at the end of hostilities in August 1945.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    I Philippine Corps

    Action Date:

    December 8, 1941 – April 9, 1942

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 5 (October 7, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Albert Monmouth Jones (ASN: 0-3186), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, I Philippine Corps, from 8 December 1941 to 9 April 1942. (So much of Section VIII, WD General Orders 59, 1942, as pertains to the award of the Distinguished Service Medal to General Jones is rescinded.)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    I Philippine Corps

    Action Date:

    1942

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces, Pacific, General Orders No. 168 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Albert Monmouth Jones (ASN: 0-3186), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, I Philippine Corps, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands in World War II. Brigadier General Jones’ gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    October 1946 – March 1949

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 7 (March 10, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General Albert M. Jones (ASN: 0-3186), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Head, United States Military Mission to the Philippines, from October 1946 to March 1949.