The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Arthur V. Jones (ASN: 37221681), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Germany, on 24 February 1945. As he returned from battalion headquarters to his battery, Corporal Jones found the area under heavy shelling by enemy artillery and discovered an injured man whom he immediately evacuated to the aid station. Upon his return, he voluntarily acted as a cannoneer to serve a sun in action until a nearby shell burst rendered it unserviceable, and ignited nearby ammunition. The concussion knocked Corporal Jones down. Still dazed, he extinguished the fire by throwing dirt on it with his hands. He then assisted in evacuating other seriously wounded soldiers, saving them from further injury and possible death. 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 Army.