William K. Jones Military person

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.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Lieutenant General William K. Jones
Birth date	October 23, 1916
Birth place	Joplin Missouri
Date of death	April 15, 1998
Place of death	Alexandria Virginia
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Legion of Merit Purple Heart Silver Star Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy) Navy Cross
military operations	Battle of Okinawa Korean War Battle of Tarawa Guadalcanal Campaign Vietnam War World War II Battle of Saipan Battle of Tinian
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	3rd Marine Division I Marine Expeditionary Force 1st Battalion 6th Marines 1st Marine Regiment Fleet Marine Force Pacific Recruit Training Regiment MCRD Parris Island Task Force 79 U.S. Seventh Fleet The Basic School
military unit	1st Battalion 6th Marines
relation	James L. Jones James L. Jones Sr.
service start	1936
service end	1972