SGT JOHN HUBERT JONES

JOHN HUBERT JONES

JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VETERAN
HONORING MY FELLOW MARINE WHO GAVE ALL
THIS MAN HAS GIVEN OF HIMSELF EVERTHING HE COULD, SO THAT HIS BROTHER MARINES AND THE PEOPLE BACK HOME COULD LIVE A MORE PEACEFUL LIFE. THIS GIFT OF HIS LIFE SHOWS THE GREATNESS OF THIS HERO. HERO'S DON'T WEAR A CAPE OR MASK NO! THEY WEAR MARINE GREEN.HERO'S COME IN DIFFERENT SHAPE'S AND SIZE'S. AS EACH DAY PASSES,WE MUST TAKE THE TIME TO REMEMBER WHAT THIS HERO GAVE UP! SO THAT WE COULD LIVE IN A FREE SOCIETY. THANK YOU ! SEMPER FI! HERO YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN DOSEN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE A 2YR, 3YR, 4YR, ENLISTMENT OR A DRAFTEE OR RESERVIST,OFFICER OR ENLISTED YOU HAVE EARNED THE TITTLE OF U.S. MARINE! A NATION CRIES OUT FOR THE LOSS OF ONE OF ITS SON'S I AM HONORED TO WRITE ON THIS MEMORIAL
Aug 16, 2014

Silver Star Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant John H. Jones (MCSN: 2152507), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1/3, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade, during Operation COCHISE, in Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 16 August 1967. Sergeant Jones' squad was advancing across open rice paddies toward a tree line designated as a platoon intermediate objective. When the tree line was thirty meters distant, the six-man squad was enveloped in a withering volley of small-arms and automatic weapons fire, inflicting immediate casualties on three of his men. Finding that his radio was smashed by the enemy fire, Sergeant Jones sent two men back to bring aid and relay his situation while he remained to offer covering fire. After marking one machine-gun bunker with smoke, in the face of certain death and with complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Jones unhesitatingly crawled forward to give aid and assistance to one of his wounded comrades, and was mortally wounded. As a result of his actions, a relief force was able to recover all of the wounded Marines and destroy the machine-gun position he had previously marked. Sergeant Jones gallantly sacrificed his own life in an attempt to safe the lives of his men while continuing to carry out his mission. Sergeant Jones' actions reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Aug 16, 2010

Sam Hughes
sam@samchughes.com
Remember Our Fallen Marines
4247 KNOLLPASS SAN ANTONIO TX 78247-2162 United States
Never forget our Fallen Marines
http://marines.togetherweserved.com/profile/120534
Synopsis: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to John H. Jones (2152507), Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on August 16, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Sergeant Jones upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
Oct 4, 2008

manny � g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
�You are Remembered�
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.� Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
Aug 16, 2007

Ray Harton
mc2316774@aol.com
Fellow Marine
http://www.father-capodanno.org
" Poor is the nation that has no heroes,,, Shameful is the one that, having them ,,, forgets." - (Unknown). Rest in Peace Hero, you have not been forgotten. Semper-Fi Marine. Cpl.Harton USMC Ret. Vietnam 1967 5th Marines.
Friday, September 22, 2000

John Cannon
cannojc@bay.k12.fl.us
My namesake
510 Tennessee Ave.
Lynn Haven, FL 32444 US
My name
My daddy, Pete Cannon of Nashville, Tennessee, named me after John Hubert. He says they were fast friends I was born in '70. Having never met him personally, I have visited John three times: at the memorial in D.C., at the 1/2 sized traveling memorial where I live in Panama City, and at most recetly at the Tennessee Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in downtown Nashville. I would dearly love to meet a member of John's family to let them know how highly my dad continues to speak of him. I can be reached at area code 850-265-1065. Ask for John Cannon -
Wednesday, December 07, 2005