claud ashton jones

Claud Ashton Jones, born 7 October 1885 in Fire Creek, W. Va., graduated from the Naval Aeademy in 1906, and after several years of duty at sea, did graduate study leading to a master of science degree at Harvard lJniversity. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism while serving as engineering officer in Memphis when his ship was wrecked by a hurricane off Santo Domingo City 29 August 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 9 October 1941, he served in the Bureau of Ships throughout World War II, working in the shipbuilding program, and as an assistant chief. For his exceptionally meritorius service he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Rear Admiral Jones died in Charleston, West Virginia, 8 August 1948. The ship USS Claud Jones (DE 1033) was named for him, the lead ship of four, of a class of ocean escorts.

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