The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private John Walker Jones (MCSN: 366843), United States Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Sixth Marine Regiment, SECOND Marine Division, in action against the enemy at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 22 January 1943. While advancing with his company, Private Jones was wounded in the neck by enemy machine gun fire. In spite of the wound, he continued to advance until he had sighted the enemy gun. While gaining a suitable field of fire, he was wounded twice more, once in the leg and once in the side, but continued on his mission and put the enemy machine gun out of action before dying from his wounds. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by Private Jones on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.