Bob Thomas Posted February 22, 2018 Share #1 Posted February 22, 2018 My employer's wife's grandfather served in WW1 as a Marine. Photos of his uniform are attached. His name was Spender William Jones. When her father passed away recently her grandfather's uniform and medals came to light. She would appreciate any help in research assistance. I will attached photos of his medals shortly. And no, the grouping is not for sale. It is staying in the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Thomas Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted February 22, 2018 Can't seem to figure out how to add photos of medals. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted February 23, 2018 Share #3 Posted February 23, 2018 So, I spent about 10 minutes searching SpenDer Jones, thinking this will be easy; uncommon first name...and nothing....Assume this was a typo, and it should be SpenCer Jones? Multiple Muster rolls. He enlisted July 28th 1918, spent most of his time with 2/6, which jives with the SSI. Last Muster was July 1919, however it shows he was discharged 4/22/1919. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted February 23, 2018 Share #4 Posted February 23, 2018 Looks like he left for Europe October 1918: Name: Spencer W Jones Muster Date: Oct 1918 Enlistment Date: 28 Jul 1918 Rank: Private Station: Company "B", 7th Separate Battalion, On Board Uss Pocahontas Was in Europe by November 1918: Name: Spencer W JonesMuster Date: Nov 1918 Enlistment Date: 28 Jul 1918 Rank: Private Station: 79th Company, 6th Regiment, Marine Corps, A E F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted February 23, 2018 Share #5 Posted February 23, 2018 Discharge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Thomas Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted February 23, 2018 Sincere apologies for misspelling Spencer. And sincere thanks for all responses. Just heard from the granddaughter she has been in touch with another relative who has the dog tags. I guess the next stop will be the national records center . . . wherever that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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