Clinton Jones

Lieutenant Clinton Leonard Jones, Jr. was an American World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. Clinton Jones was a late arrival to World War I, arriving at the 22nd Aero Squadron on 27 August 1918. However, from 4 September through 30 October, Jones scored eight victories; five solo, and three shared with Jacques Swaab, James Beane, Arthur Raymond Brooks, and F. D. Tyndall. Childhood Clinton Leonard Jones was born on Jan 1, 1892 in Ross, California to Clinton Jones Sr. and Sarah J. Waugh. His father was a general agent for a railroad. He grew up in San Francisco. He had six older siblings, Edward, Paul, Frank, Herbert, Gertrude and Helen. Citations Distinguished Service Cross