Marine Corps Vietnam Tankers Historical Foundation©
Marine Corps Vietnam-era Tankers and Ontosmen Have Made History.
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| SSgt. JONES,
CLARENCE W. Synopsis: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Clarence W. Jones (1460601), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with 3d Tank Battalion, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on August 26, 1966. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Staff Sergeant Jones upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Home Town: Richmond, Virginia |