Vernon
Y
Jones

Second Lieutenant Vernon Y Jones was born in 1923 in Claiborne County, Mississippi and served with the 78th Fighter Group as a pilot.

Vernon died February 10, 1944, and is listed as KIA. He is buried at American War Cemetery Ardennes.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Purple Heart.

Military Record

O-799572
Second Lieutenant - United States Army - KIA
Units: 78th Fighter Group
Decorations: Purple Heart