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GARLAND   JONES

GARLAND JONES

  • HOMETOWN:
  • newark
  • COUNTY:
  • Essex
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • July 19, 1949
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • May 27, 1968
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Marines
  • RANK:
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Garland Jones was born on July 19, 1949.  His home of record is Newark, NJ.  He graduated from East Side High School in 1967.

He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Lance Corporal (LCPL).

Jones was killed in action on May 27, 1968.  He was survived by his mother, Ella.

Sources: Various websites and NJVVMF, Photo from VVMF.

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