1/Lt Jones' Testimony

Co. A, 508th Prcht Inf.
APO 469 U.S. Army

26 March 1945

C E R T I F I C A T E

     On 4 July 1944, in an attack on Hill 95, near La Haye du Puits, France, my platoon was leading the attack.  I was seriously wounded, and bleeding heavily when Capt. Axelrod came forward to give me treatment.  Although my position was with the advance element, in spite of the fact that the artillery fire was intense and close range direct fire, the danger from sniper fire and automatic weapons being great, Capt. Axelrod stopped the bleeding and gave me plasma, with complete disregard for his own safety.  When shells would fall close by, he shielded me with his own body, and under the above conditions, he personally directed my evacuation.

     His personal bravery was an inspiration to the men, and gave them confidence because they knew that they would receive prompt, efficient attention should they be wounded.  Whenever heroic conduct is the topic for conversation, Capt. Axelrod's conduct in many instances is never left out.

/s/ Homer H. Jones
HOMER H. JONES    
1st Lt. Infantry