William K. Jones
United States Marine Corps general
Died when: 81 years 174 days (977 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
William Kenefick Jones (October 23, 1916 – April 15, 1998) 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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