Charter Member #1
Richard L. Jones
Colonel -US Army
Retired

 

DUTY ASSIGNMENTS

AWARDS and DECORATIONS

Legion of Merit w/cluster
Bronze Star w/cluster
Meritorious Service Medal w/cluster
Army Commendation Mdeal w/cluster
Air force Commendation Medal
Good Conduct Medal
European Theater Medal w/three battle stars
World War II Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal w/cluster
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
American Campaign Medal
Army of Occupation Medal (Germany)
Vietnam Service Mdeal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Korean Service Medal
UN Service Medal
Meritorious Unit Citation w/cluster
Commendation Ribbon w/ Medal Pendant
General Staff Identification Badge
WebMaster's Note:
Colonel Jones served his country from 1943 as an Automatic Rifleman(AR) with the 104th Infantry Division to 1975 as Deputy Director for Cryptologic Support Activities,NSA. Now in well earned retirement in sunny Florida, He has continued to serve. As Charter member number one of the NASAA, Colonel Jones served as a member of the "Interim Board of Directors". His leadership and orgainzational skills have contributed greatly to the success of our Association. We own a big thank you to him, not only for his service to country but to the NASAA.

The Tiger