Jerry Dean Jones ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Kentucky
On February 9, 1969 Sergeant Jones was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Kentucky. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 281096 |
| Service ID | 51946673 |
| Name | Jerry Dean Jones |
| From | Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky |
| Birth Date | March 11, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | February 9, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Armor Intelligence Specialist |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, B Troop |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Jerry is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 33w, Line 94. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Jerry Dean Jones was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on December 29, 1968. Jones had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Armor Intelligence Specialist. Service number assignment was 51946673. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, B Troop.
He was born on March 11, 1948. According to our records Kentucky was his home or enlistment state and Fayette county has been included within the archival record. We have Lexington listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Jones experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 9, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 7,661 World War II
• 890 Korean War
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• 188 Prisoners of war
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• 890 Korean War
• 1,059 Vietnam War
• 188 Prisoners of war
• 1,504 Missing in action
• 62 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 94 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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