William K. Jones

Military Person

1916 – 1998

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Who was William K. Jones?

William Kenefick Jones 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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Born
Oct 23, 1916
Joplin
Also known as
  • William Jones
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • University of Kansas
Died
Apr 15, 1998
Alexandria
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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