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COMMANDER // 1940–1982

Herbert "H" Jones

Lieutenant ColonelUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1940 – 1982

19401950196019701980Falklands War · 1982Battle of Goose Green — May 28, 1982 · United Kingdom · Falklands War

Active service 1982 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 42.

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Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Jones,, known as H. Jones, was a British Army officer and posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC). He was awarded the VC after being killed in action during the Battle of Goose Green for his actions as commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, during the Falklands War.

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Battles (1)

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