Alan W. Jones | |
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Born | Goldendale, Washington, United States | 6 October 1894
Died | 22 January 1969 Washington D.C., United States | (aged 74)
Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917−1945 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands | 106th Infantry Division |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Purple Heart Legion of Honour (France) Croix de Guerre (France) |
Spouse(s) | Alys O. Pickering (m. 1917-1969, his death) |
Children | 2 |
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.