Louis R. Jones
| Louis Reeder Jones | |
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Louis R. Jones as brigadier general, USMC
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| Born |
June 29, 1895 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 2, 1973 (aged 77) |
| Place of Burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1914–1949 |
| Rank |
 Major general
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| Service number | 0-486 |
| Commands held | 23rd Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | 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.
Louis R. Jones was born on June 29, 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1914 and served as enlisted man until he accepted commission as Second lieutenant on July 10, 1917. He was first assigned to the Marine Corps Rifle Range in Winthrop, Maryland and subsequently assigned to the instruction course at the Marine Officers' School at Port Royal, South Carolina.
After graduation from the course, Jones was assigned to the 75th Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. He sailed to France in October 1917 and served in Verdun Sector, where he was wounded by the effects of combat gas in March 1918. After his recovery, Jones was assigned as first lieutenant and platoon leader to the 83rd Company, 1st Battalion, and participated in Battle of Soissons during July 1918. He was decorated with Silver Star for gallantry in action during this battle.
During the following Battle of Saint-Mihiel in September 1918, Jones was ordered to take over an advanced line near Thiaucourt. He accomplished his mission under constant shell fire and was decorated with his second Silver Star. He was also decorated with French Croix de guerre 1914-1918 by the Government of France.
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