Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 90 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Awarded on:

December 24th, 1943

'One night in October 1943, this airman was the Mid-Upper Gunner of an aircraft which attacked Kassel. When nearing the target the aircraft was engaged by a fighter and was repeatedly hit by the enemy's machine-gun fire. Sergeant Jones' turret was damaged and a fire started just below it. Disregarding the smoke he remained at his post and operated his turret manually to fire his guns at the attacker. In harassing circumstances he displayed greated coolness and determination'