Donald H. Jones
Bio
Donald H. Jones was born on May 5, 1929 in Winchester, Virginia. After graduating Handley High School, he began working at a local brake-line manufacturer. He was drafted into the US Army on December 12, 1950 and was sent to Fort Meade and Fort Jackson for training. He was deployed to Korea and arrived in Pusan in March 1951 attached to the 25th Division, 34th Regiment, “K” Company. His unit was stationed in the Kumwa Valley where he worked as an infantry radio operator. He received the CIB, National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, Good Conduct Ribbon, as well as Air National Guard and Air Force Commendation Medals for his commitments. After returning from his rotation in 1952, he worked various jobs. He started a family and reenlisted in the military continuing his service until May 4, 1989. Today, he lives in West Virginia and is active in the KWVA. His hobbies include collecting easels and putting puzzles together.
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Potatoes in the Sea
Donald Jones tells a story about his arrival by ship to Pusan and how Koreans dove into the sea to collect potatoes that the Army discarded.
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"To Hell with the Wire, Let's Move!"
Donald Jones tells the story of his group's reaction to being strafed by enemy planes when laying communications wire and subsequent encounter with a new Lieutenant during their escape.
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Both Heels Shot Off
Donald Jones describes a specific night battle when the heels of both of his boots were shot off yet he was uninjured.
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Bunker Description
Donald Jones describes the interior of a US Army bunker.
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