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Aaron
Edward
Jones
September 26, 1889

–

July 25, 1963

Born:

Cincinnati

, 

Ohio

Aaron Jones was commissioned as an Army Infantry Officer in 1917 and was subsequently commissioned a first lieutenant in the Aviation Section of the Signal Reserve in November 1917. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he retired in 1946 as a U.S. Army Air Forces Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 97 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Aaron Edward Jones, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jones and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.