W. R. Jones, aviation machinist's mate, second class, of the United States Navy

Creator

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Identifier

20031600

Description

W. R. Jones, aviation machinist's mate, second class, of the United States Navy.A man standing in front of the photo wall at the Star-Telegram. He's wearing a dark dress navy uniform with insignia and patches on the sleeves and a military decoration ribbon and a medal with wings above his breast pocket. He has on the white Navy hat. A snall embossed leather pouch or wallet is in view below the tunic of his uniform.Clipping: "W. R. Jones, With Naval Air Forces, Visit SistersAfter service 22 months with the Navy in the South Pacific, W. R. Jones, 20, aviation machinist's mate, second class, is visiting his three sisters in Jacksboro, Mrs. Ned Walker, Mrs. Ita Leather wood, and Mrs. May Leatherwood.The young sailor has four stars on his campaign ribbons – one for being at sea during the attack on Pearl Harbor, the others for the battle of Midway and the New Georgia engagements.As a combat air crew gunner on a Navy PBY flying boat, he aided in the rescue of Marines from New Georgia under enemy bombing and strafing.He enlisted in the Navy October, 1941, and received his training at San Diego. He will report back to San Diego Nov. 24, and hopes to return to sea duty.Jones formerly attended Jacksboro High School. –Star-Telegram Photo."

Archival Date

1943-11-17

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-297

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Jones, W. R.,U.S. Navy; Military ribbons; Military uniforms