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
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on July 23, 2013
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