William Jones graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He was Missing in Action after an air mission in 1943.
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William Jones graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He was Missing in Action after an air mission in 1943.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Air Corps) William Charles Jones (ASN: 0-22037), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-24 Liberator Bomber of the 345th Bombardment Squadron, 98th Bombardment Group (Heavy), NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, in 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major 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.