Louis Reeder Jones | |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | June 29, 1895
Died | February 2, 1973 | (aged 77)
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1914–1949 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-486 |
Commands | 23rd Marine Regiment |
Battles / wars | World War I Chinese Civil War |
Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Purple Heart |
Louis Reeder Jones (June 29, 1895 – February 2, 1973) was a highly decorated major general in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a recipient of Navy Cross for his service with 23rd Marine Regiment during Saipan and Tinian Campaigns.[1]