John W. Jones honored with Congressional Medal of Honor [Jackson Advocate]
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In 1941 President
The training camp for marines was at
While people were sitting inside the church enjoying the piano playing from Ms.
Jones 87, who is not in the best of health and unable to walk, was wheeled into the church by his nephew
Jones, dressed in his blue suit, sat alongside his wife,
One of the first people to congratulate Jones was Rep.
After returning home from the
"This is a great day," said
Lewis went on to say that although he is pleased with his uncle being recognized, he is equally disturbed that others have not received their proper recognition. Lewis said, "A good family friend,
Also present at the ceremony was a close friend of the Jones family,
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