Arthur W. Jones

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur W. Jones, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cambrin, Rance, April 9, 1918. While returning from the front lines on the morning of April 9, 1918, Corporal Jones’ platoon was subjected to a heavy shell fire, several of the men being killed or wounded, the balance taking shelter nearby. Corporal Jones persisted in leaving his shelter and searching for wounded, several of whom be brought back in the midst of a barrage. He carried on the work in heroic manner for the benefit of his comrades and with disregard for his own personal safety.