James L. Jones

United States Marine Corps Commandant and National Security Advisor
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James L. Jones

Summary

James L. Jones is a human[1]. Born in Kansas City[2], he… he was born on December 19, 1943[3]. He worked as a military officer[4] and basketball player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (535 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kansas City[2], James L. Jones…
  • James L. Jones was born on December 19, 1943[3].
  • James L. Jones held citizenship in United States[7].
  • James L. Jones worked as a military officer[4].
  • James L. Jones worked as a basketball player[5].
  • James L. Jones's education included a stint at Georgetown University[8].
  • James L. Jones's education included a stint at Walsh School of Foreign Service[9].
  • James L. Jones's education included a stint at National War College[10].
  • James L. Jones's education included a stint at West Potomac High School[11].
  • James L. Jones received the Bronze Star Medal[12].
  • James L. Jones received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].
  • James L. Jones received the Silver Star[14].
  • James L. Jones received the Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[15].
  • James L. Jones received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • James L. Jones received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[17].
  • James L. Jones was a member of Atlantik-Brücke[18].
  • James L. Jones is recorded as male[19].
  • James L. Jones's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • James L. Jones was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • James L. Jones's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps[22].
  • James L. Jones's Commons category is recorded as James L. Jones[23].
  • James L. Jones's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • James L. Jones was part of the conflict Vietnam War[25].
  • James L. Jones was part of the conflict Gulf War[26].
  • James L. Jones's sport is recorded as basketball[27].

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Origins and Family

James L. Jones was born in Kansas City[2]. He was born on December 19, 1943[3].

Education

Educated at Georgetown University[8], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31]; Walsh School of Foreign Service[9], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1919[34]; National War College[10], a staff college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1945[37], headquartered in Fort Lesley J. McNair[38]; and West Potomac High School[11], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1984[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[4] and basketball player[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[12], a courage award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1944[44]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[45], in United States[46]; Silver Star[14], a star[47], in United States[48], founded in 1918[49]; Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[15], a grade of an order[50], in Lithuania[51]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[52], in France[53]; and Officer of the National Order of Merit[17], a grade of an order[54], in France[55].

Personal Life

James L. Jones was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Why It Matters

James L. Jones ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (535 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was James L. Jones born?

Born in Kansas City[2], James L. Jones…

What did James L. Jones do for work?

James L. Jones worked as military officer[4] and basketball player[5].

Where did James L. Jones go to school?

James L. Jones was educated at Georgetown University[8], Walsh School of Foreign Service[9], National War College[10], and West Potomac High School[11].

What awards did James L. Jones receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[12], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], Silver Star[14], and Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[15].

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  25. [27] . College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name James
    Member of sports team Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball
    Family name Jones
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