ARTHUR L. JONES
UNION, MAINE 1915–1986
- Branch of service
- United States Army
- Primary military occupation
- Heavy Machine Gunner
- Highest rank achieved
- Private First Class
- Dates of service
- February 1942 – 1945
- Wartime unit
- Company M, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
- Campaign awards
- Normandy, Northern Europe, Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, Central Europe
The red light and rope were two things that PFC Jones brought back in addition to the helmet - possibly things he used on the early morning hours of June 6, 1944.
Again, a rayon Westinghouse liner typical of soldiers who enlisted early in the war.
Contrary to popular belief, helmet repaints were often done with glossy paint, as seen in this example as well as others in the museum.
The grime from combat can be seen all over this helmet, especially the buildup underneath the chinstraps.
Dense soap residue accumulated inside the helmet shell, as is typical for genuine and untouched combat used helmets..
Jones' laundry number.
Two different "Ivy" insignia can be seen here, both with different stencil styles as well as shades of green.