Post by connie on Nov 11, 2014 14:47:21 GMT -5
Jones, Alan W. Jr. 1st Lt., 423rd, 1st BN Hq. Co., POW XIII B;
listed in Roster; history in A Blood Dimmed Tide: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/2370/thread
Link to his paper on the 423rd: 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=unit&action=display&thread=530
Same paper condensed in Cub magazine can be found on the 62nd Volksgrenadier site: www.62vgd.de/106/JonesStory.htm
Same paper from Cub format on John Kline's site: home.mnmicro.net/user/jpk/JonesStory.htm
Alan Jones Jr. was the son and namesake of the commander who led the division overseas and through the initial days of The Bulge. The Jr. Jones chose to transfer to his father's division because he knew that the division was heading overseas. He noted that his father was not thrilled with the idea of having his offspring in the division but left the decision to him.
Sadly, Jim West just sent notice of the recent passing of this member of the 106th, at age 93.
Link to obituary: obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Alan-Jones&lc=4855&pid=173090031&mid=6189209
Here are the words of his obituary:
Known by loved ones as "Bunt," died on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. Colonel Jones, the son of an Army officer, was born at a military hospital in the Philippines and grew up on Army bases around the world. He graduated June 1, 1943 from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Two days later, he married Lillian "Lynn" McGaw in Washington, DC. Alan served in the U.S. Army for 30 years.
He was awarded two Combat Infantry Badges, the Distinguished Service Medal, two Legion of Merits, three Bronze Star Medals, and two Purple Hearts.
He served as a captain in the 106th Division at the Battle of the Bulge after which he became a prisoner of war for 20 weeks. (XIII-B)
He served as captain in the 2nd Infantry Division in the Korean War where he was wounded in the battle at Kunu-ri Pass.
listed in Roster; history in A Blood Dimmed Tide: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/2370/thread
Link to his paper on the 423rd: 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=unit&action=display&thread=530
Same paper condensed in Cub magazine can be found on the 62nd Volksgrenadier site: www.62vgd.de/106/JonesStory.htm
Same paper from Cub format on John Kline's site: home.mnmicro.net/user/jpk/JonesStory.htm
Alan Jones Jr. was the son and namesake of the commander who led the division overseas and through the initial days of The Bulge. The Jr. Jones chose to transfer to his father's division because he knew that the division was heading overseas. He noted that his father was not thrilled with the idea of having his offspring in the division but left the decision to him.
Sadly, Jim West just sent notice of the recent passing of this member of the 106th, at age 93.
Link to obituary: obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Alan-Jones&lc=4855&pid=173090031&mid=6189209
Here are the words of his obituary:
Known by loved ones as "Bunt," died on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. Colonel Jones, the son of an Army officer, was born at a military hospital in the Philippines and grew up on Army bases around the world. He graduated June 1, 1943 from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Two days later, he married Lillian "Lynn" McGaw in Washington, DC. Alan served in the U.S. Army for 30 years.
He was awarded two Combat Infantry Badges, the Distinguished Service Medal, two Legion of Merits, three Bronze Star Medals, and two Purple Hearts.
He served as a captain in the 106th Division at the Battle of the Bulge after which he became a prisoner of war for 20 weeks. (XIII-B)
He served as captain in the 2nd Infantry Division in the Korean War where he was wounded in the battle at Kunu-ri Pass.