Alan W. Jones

Alan W. Jones
Alan W. Jones, pictured here as a major general commanding the 106th Infantry Division in 1944. Center of Military History, United States Army.
Born(1894-10-06)6 October 1894
Goldendale, Washington, United States
Died22 January 1969(1969-01-22) (aged 74)
Washington D.C., United States
Place of burial
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1917−1945
Rank Major General
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands106th Infantry Division
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsPurple Heart
Legion of Honour (France)
Croix de Guerre (France)
Spouse(s)Alys O. Pickering (m. 1917-1969, his death)
Children2

Major General Alan Walter Jones (October 6, 1894 − January 22, 1969) was a career officer in the United States Army. He is best known for his command of the 106th Infantry Division during World War II.