On this day lost, but never forgotten… John L. Jones was born on July 1, 1947.

His home of record is Jersey City, NJ. John graduated from Ferris High School in 1966. Throughout high school, he worked at the A&P in the downtown section of Jersey City.

Jones served in the US Army and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC). He was assigned to the 1st Cavalry, 1st Squadron, A Troop.

Jones was killed in action on October 21, 1967. He is buried at Macpelah Cemetery in North Bergen, NJ.

John was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star.