Clinton Leonard Jones

Clinton Leonard Jones, Jr.

Clinton Leonard Jones, 1918
Born (1892-01-01)1 January 1892
Ross, California, USA
Died 22 June 1965(1965-06-22) (aged 73)
Sacramento, California, USA
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch Air Service, United States Army
Rank Lieutenant
Unit 22nd Aero Squadron
Battles/wars  World War I
Awards Distinguished Service Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster

Lieutenant Clinton Leonard Jones, Jr. was an American World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.[1][2]

Clinton Jones was a late arrival to World War I, arriving at the 22nd Aero Squadron on 27 August 1918.[3] However, from 4 September through 30 October, Jones scored eight victories; five solo, and three shared with Jacques Swaab, James Beane, Arthur Raymond Brooks, and F. D. Tyndall.[1]

Citations

Distinguished Service Cross

Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a second DSC

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Clinton Jones". theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 26 June 2010.
  2. Capt. Arthur Raymond Brooks (Summer 1963). "A History of the 22nd Aero Squadron ~ 'Shooting Stars'" (PDF).
  3. American Aces of World War I. p. 77.
  4. 1 2 "General Orders No. 66, W.D., 1919, as quoted at theaerodrome.com". theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 26 June 2010.

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