The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Homer H. Jones (ASN: 0-461025), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 6 June 1944, near ****, France. First Lieutenant Jones, Platoon Leader, assumed command of a small provisional company of paratroopers near ****. He was called upon to clear a strongpoint controlling the approaches to a causeway over the Merderet River. Leading his men, First Lieutenant Jones’ group under his aggressive leadership, killed eight Germans, captured seventeen prisoners and succeeded in eliminating the strongpoint. He then led an assault which seized the bridge and established a foothold on the opposite bank until forced to withdraw in the face of overwhelming odds. His gallant actions were instrumental in confining the enemy west of the Merderet River. 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.