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Albert M. JONES (d. 5.12.1967)


[San Mateo County Obit Board]


Posted by Newspaper Transcriber on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 18:32:39 :

GENERAL A.J. JONES

Graveside services were conducted Monday morning at Golden Gate National Cemetery for Major General Albert J. Jones, the only general officer on the Bataan Death March. He died May 12 at Letterman General Hospital in the Presidio of SF.

General Jones, 76, is survived by his wife, a daughter, Barbara Henry of SF, and four sons, retired Army Major Bud Jones of SSF, Tom Jones of Pacifica; Jack Jones of Venice, and Robert Jones of San Rafael.

The General was considered one of the Army’s most decorated officers. His medals included the Distinguished Service Cross and Legion of Merit.

The Record & Westlake Times, Page 4, Wednesday, May 17, 1967

From CADI: JONES ALBERT M 07/20/1890 RICHARDS M MASSACHUSETTS SAN FRANCISCO 05/12/1967 559-50-7849 76 yrs
(Note: Albert M. matches the google references to the Bataan Death March rather than Albert J.)


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