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forces on Saipan and Tinian, Marianas
Islands from 15 June to 2 August 1944. Landing on both islands in the initial assaults on vital sectors, Colonel Jones capably led his Regiment and, defying heavy artillery, machine-gun and mortar fire, seized beachheads and held them tenaciously against repeated counterattacks until the full force of the supporting elements could be landed. Resourceful in battle exigencies and analyzing enemy tactics, he coordinated the efforts of the units under his command and led his Regiment in unrelenting attacks against the Japanese. Seizing assigned objectives despite fanatic resistance and annihilating thousands of the enemy, he was continually in the field throughout the operation, visiting his front line units and coordinating their efforts. His inspiring leadership, professional ability and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Colonel Jones and the United States Naval Service.
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President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Colonel Louis R. Jones (MCSN: 0-486), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the Twenty-Third Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese
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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
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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,
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February 2, 1973, and is buried together with his wife Rhita Wilmer Jones (1893–1984) and their three sons at
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Jones was later appointed commander of 83rd
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After graduation from the course, Jones was assigned to the 75th
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until April 1919, when he was ordered back to the United States.
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He was assigned to the 1st Marine Division during the
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in September 1942. The 23rd Marines were stationed at
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Recipients of the Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 (France)
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United States Marine Corps personnel of World War I
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1058:United States Marine Corps World War II generals
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292:Louis R. Jones was born on June 29, 1895, in
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1073:Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States)
472:and appointed assistant division commander.
337:for gallantry in action during this battle.
333:during July 1918. He was decorated with the
268:during World War II. He was a recipient of
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35:Louis R. Jones as brigadier general, USMC
919:Order of the Cloud and Banner, 4th Class
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391:Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
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416:Jones commanded 23rd Marines during
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952:September 3 1942 - October 15 1944
941:Lieutenant Colonel William B. Onley
877:Army of Occupation of Germany Medal
468:under the command of Major General
511:soldiers attacking supply depots.
375:Allied occupation of the Rhineland
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16:U.S. Marine Corps Major General
902:Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
887:American Defense Service Medal
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352:. He was also decorated with
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367:Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge
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882:Yangtze Service Medal
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288:Early military career
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948:23rd Marine Regiment
915:with two gilt stars
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274:23rd Marine Regiment
153:23rd Marine Regiment
959:Walter W. Wensinger
466:1st Marine Division
458:Walter W. Wensinger
418:Battle of Kwajalein
411:4th Marine Division
318:6th Marine Regiment
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377:. Jones stayed in
331:Battle of Soissons
258:Louis Reeder Jones
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822:Silver Star
553:Decorations
501:Dewitt Peck
350:Silver Star
335:Silver Star
240:Silver Star
164:World War I
1032:Categories
995:2016-08-28
968:References
865:with four
837:Fourragère
831:Combat "V"
817:Navy Cross
438:Navy Cross
426:Combat "V"
407:California
346:Thiaucourt
270:Navy Cross
236:Navy Cross
88:Allegiance
47:1895-06-29
1022:Biography
119:1914–1949
957:Colonel
898:4th Row
873:3rd Row
843:2nd Row
813:1st Row
547:Virginia
532:Virginia
528:Quantico
149:Commands
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278:Saipan
232:Awards
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