Claud Ashton Jones
| Claud Ashton Jones | |
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Rear Admiral Claud A. Jones (as Captain)
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| Born |
October 7, 1885 Fire Creek, West Virginia |
| Died | August 8, 1948 (aged 62) Charleston, West Virginia |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
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| Years of service | 1907–1946 |
| Rank |
 Rear Admiral
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| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
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Rear Admiral Claud Ashton Jones (October 7, 1885 – August 8, 1948) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Born in Fire Creek, West Virginia, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1907, and after several years of duty at sea, did graduate study leading to a master of science degree at Harvard University.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism while serving as engineering officer on USS Memphis (CA-10) when his ship was wrecked by a tsunami off Santo Domingo City August 29, 1916. Most of his remaining service was in engineering billets ashore and afloat, with a tour of duty as assistant naval attache at London.
As Rear Admiral from October 9, 1941, he served in the Bureau of Ships throughout World War II, working in the shipbuilding program, and as an assistant chief of the bureau. For his exceptionally meritorious service he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
Rear Admiral Jones died in Charleston, West Virginia, August 8, 1948. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be located in section 11, lot 546-SS.
The ship USS Claud Jones (DE-1033) was named for him, the lead ship of four, of a class of ocean escorts.
The Claud A. Jones Award is an award presented annually by American Society of Naval Engineers since 1987 to a fleet or field engineer who has made significant contributions to improving operational engineering or material readiness of the maritime forces of the United States.
Rank and organization: Commander, United States Navy. Born: October 7, 1885, Fire Creek, W.Va. Accredited to: West Virginia. (August 1, 1932.)
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