The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Lewis B. Jones (ASN: 34899836), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 25 September 1944. During the course of an enemy counterattack, Private Jones, a machine gunner, became separated from his unit. Armed only with a rifle, he took up a position in the path of the advancing Germans and commenced firing with good effect. He killed two Germans and wounded another. An enemy tank advanced to within 100 yards of his position, and Private Jones hit an enemy soldiers who exposed himself from the turret. Concussion from enemy mortar and artillery fire rendered him unconscious. When he regained consciousness, Private Jones found himself in the custody of four Germans. As he was being led toward the enemy lines, Private Jones convinced two of the Germans that it would be advisable for them to surrender, and led them to his unit. He then returned to the area with other soldiers from his platoon and captured the other two Germans who had taken refuge in a barn. His intrepidity and dauntless fighting spirit in the face of heavy odds reflect the highest credit upon Private Jones’ character as a soldier. He was killed in a subsequent action against the enemy. 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.