Navy Federal Credit Union

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Hospital Apprentice First Class George A. Jones, United States Navy, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION A.E.F., for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Hospital Apprentice First Class Jones distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy in the Chateau-Thierry Sector, France, during World War I.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Hospital Apprentice First Class

    Regiment:

    5th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Hospital Apprentice First Class George A. Jones, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at the front in France on 6 June 1918. Hospital Apprentice First Class Jones showed marked bravery and devotion to duty in caring for the wounded under heavy shell and machine gun fire until he was severely wounded and refused aid, until all others had been cared for.