William K. Jones, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Marine Corps general
Date of Birth: 23-Oct-1916
Place of Birth: Joplin, Missouri, United States
Date of Death: 15-Apr-1998
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About William K. Jones
- William Kenefick Jones (October 23, 1916 – April 15, 1998) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general and a highly decorated veteran of three wars, receiving the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart.
- He was a battalion commander in World War II; a regimental commander just after the Korean War; and a division commander during the Vietnam War.
- LtGen Jones' last command was the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.
- He served in the Marine Corps for 33 years, retiring from active duty in 1972.
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