Jack Jones graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943. He retired with disability in 1949 as a U.S. Air Force Major.
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Jack Jones graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943. He retired with disability in 1949 as a U.S. Air Force Major.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Corps) Jack Jean Jones (ASN: 0-25481), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-25 Mitchell Bomber of the 345th Bombardment Group (Medium), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Jones, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.