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Claud Ashton Jones
1885Oct, 7

Claud Ashton Jones

Claud Ashton Jones, American admiral, Medal of Honor recipient (d. 1948)
Claud Ashton Jones (October 7, 1885 – August 8, 1948) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, and a Medal of Honor recipient.

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