Shortly thereafter, I met my first American in Normandy and we teamed up”

After the war ended, Dave performed security force and honor guard functions for General Eisenhower's headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.

Dave was a courageous, outstanding soldier, always cheerful and willing to lend a hand.  He was always ready to go that extra mile to help a comrade.  David Jones earned:

·        Bronze Star Medal

·        Purple Heart Medal w/cluster

·        Combat Infantry Badge

·        Invasion Arrowhead

·        Three battle stars

·        Parachute Qualification Badge with a star for a combat jump (Normandy)

·        Presidential Unit Citation

·        French and Belgium Fourrageres 

·        Numerous defense medals including the Occupation Medal with Germany Bar

 Dave eventually realized his ambition of flying high - for years he flew his own plane.

Dave and Dolly reside at 6112 Water Lily Commons #101, Livermore, CA  94550-8798

 Note: David Jones' first day's in Normandy and in "Hells Half Acre" are more appropriately synopsized in Part II, Combat Operations – Normandy.  Especially his interesting  meeting with a "friend."