Lieutenant Clinton Leonard Jones, Jr. was an American World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.[1][2]
Clinton Leonard Jones, Jr. | |
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Born | Ross, California, USA | 1 January 1892
Died | 22 June 1965 Sacramento, California, USA | (aged 73)
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Air Service, United States Army |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | 22nd Aero Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster |
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]
Clinton Leonard Jones was born on Jan 1, 1892 in Ross, California to Clinton Jones Sr. and Sarah J. Waugh. His father was a general agent for a railroad. He grew up in San Francisco. He had six older siblings, Edward, Paul, Frank, Herbert, Gertrude and Helen.
Distinguished Service Cross
Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a second DSC
He is listed in the 1930 census as living in Sacramento and working as a Manager in the grain industry. He married Edith and had two children, Gertrude and Clinton III. He died in Sacramento on June 22, 1965.