Distinguished Conduct Medal GVIR (2733460 SJT. D.J. JONES. W. GDS.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45 - unnamed as awarded.
David John Jones served with the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Guards in WWII. He was awarded the DCM for Battle of Bolougne where he was taken Prisoner of War on 23 May 1940. The citation only appeared in the LG six years later ostensibly because the initiater had been informed that Jones had died on the march en route to Germany as a POW. This error was only discovered much later. The citation reads thus:
"This NCO was one of the few senior Sergeants left behind in the closing stages of the battle of BOLOUGNE in May 1940, after the main body had been withdrawn during the night of 23rd May. All through the very testing and trying 36 hours that ensued until 25th May, he worked with indefatigable energy and exhibited extreme courage under the worst possible conditions. He assisted in organising the defence of the railway harbour station where the final stand was made; twice he climbed over the breastworks to help remove ammunition trucks which had been hit by enemy fire and were exploding, although all the time he was exposed to accurate German small arms and machine gun fire.
When efforts were made to establish contact with the other side of the harbour to obtain help, this Sergeant volunteered to cross in a small row boat. This he did, accompanied by a Frenchman. They were nearly successful in their mission when their craft was hit by enemy fire, sank and they were forced to return as the Frenchman was wounded.
Sergeant Jones helped him in the water to the safety of dry land. He was seldom absent from the frontline defences and his cheerfulness was infectious, although the position was always utterly hopeless. The soldiers under his command were deeply infected by this NCO's bravery, cheerfulness and great devotion to duty and were themselves inspired to perform their duties with fortitude and energy."
Medals are in good condition unless otherwise indicated. Sold with some copied research.
