Walter B. Jones

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter B. Jones, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Second Battle of the Marne, France, July 14 – 15, 1918. After all officers of his company had been killed wounded, or taken prisoner, Bugler Jones, while endeavoring to return to his own lines after having been separated with a detachment from his company, took command and by his excellent judgment led the detachment forward, frequently exposing himself to enemy fire, and leading his men through the enemy lines. During this action Bugler Jones frequently exposed himself to heavy enemy fire and on one occasion rendered first aid to a severely wounded comrade, thereby saving his life. By his fearlessness and bravery he inspired his men and succeeded in rejoining his regiment.