Wayne H. Jones
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Air Force |
Rank | Colonel |
Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | EE |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 20 |
Colonel Jones served as a pilot flying for the "Air Commandos" in the AC-47 Gunship in Vietnam. He also served as an Air Force Advisor/Instructor pilot to the Vietnamese Air Force. While in Vietnam, then Captain Jones earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroic action flying the AC-47 Gunship engaging enemy forces, inflicting heavy casualties on them. In his distinguished 26 year career, he earned many awards for his service to his country.