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Mar 30, 1858 Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Died on 23 Nov 1950 (aged 92)
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About Jeremiah Jones
- Jeremiah "Jerry" Alvin Jones (March 30, 1858 - November 23, 1950) was a Black Canadian soldier who served in World War I.
- He was recommended for a Distinguished Conduct Medal but there is no record of him having received it.
- His treatment has been seen as an example of the lack of recognition accorded to Black Canadian soldiers.
- Campaigns to have him receive the medal posthumously eventually resulted in his being awarded the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service on February 22, 2010.
