| Birth: |
May 5, 1945 |
| Death: |
Aug. 29, 1978 |
Bio provided by Riverside.
On November 28, 1972, Jack Harvey and Bobby Jones were flying an F4D Phantom jet on a non-combat flight from their base at Udorn, Thailand to Da Nang, South Vietnam. The purpose of the mission was to log flight hours for Jones, the only Flight Surgeon missing from the Vietnam War, to maintain his Flight Surgeon status.
Shortly before arriving at Da Nang, when the aircraft was about 18 miles northwest of its destination, it disappeared from the radarscreen without any voice contact. A few hours later, emergency signals were heard, but rescue efforts were hampered by monsoon rains and enemy held territory. When search teams were able to enter the area three days later, they did not locate the crew of the F4D. No further word has surfaced on either Harvey or
Jones.
Examination of intelligence reports indicate that there was more than one prison "system" in Vietnam. Those prisoners who were released in 1973 were maintained in the same systems. If Jones was captured and kept in another system, the POWs who returned did not know it.
A portion of Interstate 16 in Macon Georgia is named in his honor.
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John Cranford (Cranford)
A great friend and fellow Vietnam vet. I never fail to visit with Bobby whenever I'm in Washington. We miss you my friend.
Ralph Williams
Lane Williams.
We recently visited you at 'The Wall.' We will always remember you, and praise you in your honor in helping those in SE Asia, and your heavenly victory in the Service of the Living Christ.
Jo Anne Jones (Shirley)
You all will never know how much this means to me and my family -that Bobby is remembered. Our battle to recover him and return him home with honors continues. He is richly missed everyday especially on Holidays when I know we would be together sharing our families. We are SO grateful!!!
Jo Anne Shirley - Bobby's sister
Gary Wilson
Ralph William's comments about" Our Bobby" are so appreciated . Ralph lived in Dalton, Ga. and knew of Bobby's story from articles Joanne had given the newspaper here and hearing her gives talks at our military history class at Dalton First United Church. He is a great patriotic American who holds high esteem for all veterans and those who have died in the service of our country. Thank you Ralph for your comments and love of our country and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Blessings to Christine Jones, Bobby's mother and Joanne and family on this Chrismas of 2013. The Lanier High boys will never forget one if our own. In memory of Bobby, Gary Wilson
Ralph Williams
Good morning, Bobby.
On this Veterans Day, I thank you for your service to our Country, and, with reverance, your sacrifice to our Country. Your sacrifice will always be remembered on this day, and also, many other days of the year. This past summer my wife and I attended a Vision Conference in Denver, CO. While traveling across the State, we came across a small Veteran's Cemetery in Littleton, CO. There was a small, and beautiful flower garden extant. A red rose in your honor was placed at the concrete fountain which is customary at the cemetery as we were told by another visitor
I suppose my point is this. You are not only remembered and honored by tributes in Macon, GA,, but also in a small, obscure Veterans Cemetery in Littleton, CO. You will always be remembered and honored whereever this old Poet happens to be. May God Speed your journey home to Macon.
With Reverence to you Bobby, and to the Almighty Creator.
Lane Williams
Peggy Barnett (Gibson)
May the Miller girls never forget!!!!!!! God, please, continue bless Bobby's family.
Peggy Barnett
Jo Anne Jones (Shirley)
My family and I are so grateful for your support and for remembering Bobby. On November 28th he will have been Missing for 42 years. We still hope that one day we will be able to bring him home with honors.