Jones DM

David M. Jones, 0-22482, Major General

Pilot Crew 5

Born December 18, 1913, Marshfield, Oregon
Died November 25th, 2008, Tucson, Arizona

Graduated Tucson High School in Tucson, Arizona in 1932. Graduated University of Arizona in 1936 and commissioned as Second Lieutenant, Cavalry. Enlisted in National Guard in June 1932. Was on active duty as Second Lieutenant with 8th Cavalry for one year then began pilot training in June 1937. Gained rating as pilot in June 1938 and served with 17th Bomb Group at March and McChord Fields. After Tokyo Raid, served in North Africa and was shot down over Bizerte on December 4, 1942. Spent two-and-a-half years as POW in Stalag Luft III. Graduated from Command and General Staff School, Armed Forces Staff College and National War College. Had varied operational assignments following World War II at bases in Louisiana, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas and Ohio. Served overseas as 47th Bomb Wing Commander at Sculthorpe, England. Decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, Purple Heart, Commendation Ribbon, and the Chinese Order of Yung Hui, 5th Class.

Inducted Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame