James L. Jones Sr.

James Logan Jones was born on June 26, 1912, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Irene Catherine (née Kenefick) and Charles Vernon Jones. He grew up in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri. His grandfather founded The Jones Store. ==Military service==

Jones signed for commission in the United States Army Reserve, serving from September 13, 1933, to September 5, 1938. With the onset of World War II, in 1940, IHC recalled him from Africa, In May 1941, Jones began active duty at Marine Corps Barracks, Quantico, Virginia, and was assigned to the 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), Fleet Marine Force (FMF). While at Quantico, he completed the Reserve Officers' training and then served as the Commanding Officer (CO), Headquarters Company, Task Force 18, Atlantic Fleet. Due to the success of his reconnaissance company, at the recommendation of General Holland Smith to the Marine Corps commandant, the company became a battalion. he returned to the States to a post at the recruit depot at Parris Island He left active duty on February 15, 1946. He returned to the Marine Reserve and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in August 1951. He retired in January 1958, and was promoted to Colonel due to his heroism in World War II. ==Post-military career==

After leaving active duty in 1946, Jones returned to his sales position with International Harvester. With IHC, he and his family lived in Paris, France, and later Brussels, Belgium. == Personal life and death==

In 1942, Jones married Charlotte Ground, and they had three children. His son, James Logan Jones Jr., would serve as the 21st Commandant of the Marines Corps, the Supreme Allied Commander-Europe, and the National Security Advisor. Jones died on March 30, 1986, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. ==References==