Gender: Male
William Kenefick Jones was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general and a highly decorated veteran of three wars, receiving the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. He was a battalion commander in World War II; a regimental commander just after the Korean War; and a division commander during the Vietnam War. LtGen Jones' last command was the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. He served in the Marine Corps for 33 years, retiring from active duty in 1972.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 17, 2024
On the name William K. Jones, William means Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will Desire, Valley, Unwavering Protector, Protect. Jones means Thanks to God.
The name William K. Jones is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
William is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, United Kingdom, and 98 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name William is recorded 256,518 times globally, ranking it as the 149th most common name worldwide.
William is most prevalent in United States of America, with 63,817 occurrences, making it the 43th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name William is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
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United States of America | #43 | 1 : 28 |
Colombia | #46 | 1 : 27 |
United Kingdom | #120 | 1 : 29 |
France | #195 | 1 : 69 |
Italy | #413 | 1 : 102 |
South Africa | #95 | 1 : 204 |
Peru | #121 | 1 : 98 |
Brazil | #146 | 1 : 102 |
Malaysia | #138 | 1 : 351 |
Canada | #80 | 1 : 78 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name William from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
William Kenefick Jones was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general and a highly decorated veteran of three wars, receiving the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. He was a battalion commander in World War II; a regimental commander just after the Korean War; and a division commander during the Vietnam War. LtGen Jones' last command was the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. He served in the Marine Corps for 33 years, retiring from active duty in 1972.
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