James L. Jones, Sr.
Military Person
1912 –
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Who is James L. Jones, Sr.?
Major James Logan Jones, Sr. was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and is considered to be a "co-patron of amphibious reconnaissance" in the Fleet Marine Force. He pioneered the United States' first 'amphib recon' units, the Observer Group and the FMF Amphib Recon companies during World War II.
He is the father of the James L. Jones, Jr., 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, former Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, and U.S. National Security Advisor.
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- Born
- Jun 16, 1912
- Also known as
- James Jones, Sr.
- James L. Jones Sr
- Children
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on July 23, 2013
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