The   Secretary  of   the   Navy   takes   pleasure   in   presenting  the
NAVY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL to

for  outstanding  achievement in  the  superior performance  of  his duties  in the field of leadership achievement as set forth in the following

                 CITATION:

                              "While  serving with  the First Marine Division in connection with operations against  the enemy in  the Republic of Vietnam  from 23 Decem- ber  1967  to 9 January 1969,  Staff Sergeant Jones  performed his  duties  in  an exemplary manner.   Initially  assigned  as a Platoon Sergeant  with  Company I, Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, he displayed outstanding leadership and initiative  despite  extremely  adverse  conditions  and   difficulties  of  a  combat environment.   Distinguishing himself by  his consistently high level of efficiency, he materially enhanced the operational effectiveness and combat readiness of his unit. Participating in Operations Nicollet Bay and Mameluke Thrust,  he repeat- edly distinguished himself by his courage and composure under fire.  Constantly concerned for the combat readiness of his unit,  he tirelessly trained his men and molded them into an effective fighting force.   Reassigned on  12 December 1968 as  Assistant Operations Chief  with  the  Seventh Marines,  he  continued to dis- tinguish  himself  by  his  outstanding  performance  of  duty.   As a result  of his diligence and  seemingly  unlimited resourcefulness,  he  gained  the  respect and admiration  of  all   who  observed   him  and   contributed  significantly  to   the accomplishment  of  his  unit's  mission.   Staff Sergeant Jones'  leadership,  out- standing  professional  ability  and steadfast devotion to duty reflect credit upon himself, the Marine Corps and the Naval Service 

Staff Sergeant Jones is authorized to wear the Combat "V".