"Colonel
Jones, the capture of Corregidor is one of the most brilliant operations in
military history. Outnumbered two to one, your command by its unfaltering
courage, its invincible determination, and its professional skill overcame all
obstacles and annihilated the enemy. I have cited to the order of the day all
units involved, and I take great pride in awarding you as their commander the
Distinguished Service Cross as a symbol of the fortitude, the devotion, and the
bravery with which you have fought. I see the old flagpole still stands. Have
your troops hoist the colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them
down."
MacArthurr
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