Picture of James Cahill Jones WWll

Hi pamburgard

If you haven't requested his records you should do so to learn more about him, although the soldier's picture wasn't an official part of the record so it may or may not be there The Archive staff will usually respond with info on requesting records, or see here Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF), Archival Records Requests.  

- You should also request your uncle’s Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF). IDPFs from 1940- 1976 for personnel with surnames that begin with A-L are in the custody of the National Archives at St. Louis (RL-SL), P.O. Box 38757, St. Louis, MO 63138-1002. For access to these records, please contact RL-SL via email at stl.archives@nara.gov.

- I decided to look in the period newspapers to see if I could find his picture (without success) but found these mentions

The Newkirk Herald Journal OK) Feb 16 1945 p 1

The Wichita Beacon (KS) Aug 26 1945 p 5

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- I wasn't sure what class at Wichita University (now Wichita State University) he was in.I did find a Cahill Jones listed in the 1941-43 yearbooks but wasn't sure this was him.Would he have gone by Cahill Jones?  If so there are multiple images of him.  Let me know.

P.McG

Thank you so much for this information!! Yes, my uncle went by Cahill Jones. I would be so grateful if you could send images. 
Pam Burgard

Pam  - I got these images from the yearbooks on Ancestry as it allows you to do a search in the yearbooks - Many local libraries have free access to  Ancestry so check with yours

- That said you can browse the Wichita Univ. yearbooks online!   this is a link to the Wichita U. 1941 yearbook that you can browse - page by page - look for the Alpha Gamma Gamma fraternity as he was a member & they show this same pic of him -  there is a page with info on the frat  - https://libtools.wichita.edu/SOAR/Parnassus/p/turnjs4/Vol/1941/1941.html 

This is his Freshman picture in 1941  

This is his Sophomore Year picture 1942

This is a link to the Wichita U. 1942 yearbook

https://libtools.wichita.edu/SOAR/Parnassus/p/turnjs4/Vol/1942/1942.html 

-he is again in the Alpha Gamma Gamma frat - listed as the treasurer

This is his Junior Year picture 1943

This is his ROTC pic 1943

- he is listed as a 2nd Lt for the 2nd semester - look for the "Scabbard & Blade page in the yearbook  if he had finished schoo he would have gone in as an officer - I assume he dropped out to enlist but you should check with the school re: any records they may have or memoriam for alumni lost in the War

- He is also listed on the "Student Forum" page  cropped the photo from there

- Aso look for page 88 - Phi Sigma Alpa Frat - another picture & pg.69 Alpha Gamma Gamma & check page 73

This is a link to the Wichita U. 1943 yearbook

https://libtools.wichita.edu/SOAR/Parnassus/p/turnjs4/Vol/1943/1943.html 

- you can often find these yearbooks for sale on E-bay - this is 1943 yearbook

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334132255131

This is from the 1946 Yearbook on the Alpha Gamma Gamma "Lest We Forget" page

https://libtools.wichita.edu/SOAR/Parnassus/p/turnjs4/Vol/1946/1946.html#page/40 

This has links to the many years of Wichita Univ. Yearbooks

https://soar.wichita.edu/handle/10057/12066/recent-submissions?offset=40 

This is his Draft Registration Card

Hope that helps.

P.McG

I can’t thank you enough for this information about my uncle. He was my mother’s brother. He was not talked about much when I was growing up. I think too painful for the family. He should not be forgotten as he gave his young life for our freedom. Thank you for doing this research. It means a great deal!

I'm so happy I could help!  I'm not usually as lucky to find all the yearbooks available & often have to suggest people look at local library or VFW or American Legion or or historical society to see if they commemorated local soldiers lost in the War.   

 This is a link to his burial site https://www.abmc.gov/decedent-search/jones%3Djames-27 

- it gives you his service # & that he was with the 11th Inf 5th Division  which would be helpful for requesting his records

5th Division: http://www.societyofthefifthdivision.com/WWII/WW-II.htm 

- If you want to learn more about his experiiences, there are some resources at the Army Heritage center Carlisle PA https://ahec.armywarcollege.edu/  - Ask a Question: https://usawc.libanswers.com/ 

https://www.armyheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/ref-bibs/veteran-survey-inventories/World%20War%20II%20Veterans%20Survey/Infantry%20Divisions/5th%20Infantry%20Division.pdf 

- among the resources re: the 11th Infantry, you'll see there is a memoir wriiten by a soldier in the 11th Infantry. Karl Clarkson - you may want to inquire whether you can get a copy of that 

- This has some brief info re: the actions of Jan 1945 when your uncle was killed.  https://battleofthebulge.org/2017/06/13/5th-infds-%E2%80%A8sauer-river-crossing-january-18-1945/    His IDPF file (I sent info in my 1st response) may have more info on his death 

So happy to know his sacrifice will not be forgotten  Good luck with your research

P.McG

I can’t believe my good fortune to find this site.  You have been wonderful with your research and detailed information.  I can’t thank you enough!!
Pam Burgard

Found this page on your uncle - not sure where they got the picture - its a Dutch group that tries to find info on the soldiers [don't know anything about the group so don't share any info you aren't comfortable with)

https://www.fieldsofhonor-database.com/index.php/en/american-war-cemetery-luxembourg-j/85754-jones-james-c-lux-h-7-10 

 pamburgard 

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