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

February 2, 2025

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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.

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