William K. Jones
United States Marine Corps general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Kenefick Jones (October 23, 1916 – April 15, 1998) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general and a highly decorated veteran of three wars, receiving the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. He was a battalion commander in World War II; a regimental commander just after the Korean War; and a division commander during the Vietnam War. LtGen Jones' last command was the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. He served in the Marine Corps for 33 years, retiring from active duty in 1972.
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Birth name | William Kenefick Jones |
Born | (1916-10-23)October 23, 1916 Joplin, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | April 15, 1998(1998-04-15) (aged 81) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
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Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1936–1972 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Unit | 1st Battalion 6th Marines |
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