Military Figures
- William E. Jones (1824–1864), Confederate cavalry general
- William Gore Jones (1826–1888), British admiral
- William Jones (sailor) (1831–?), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
- William Jones (VC) (1839–1913), British Army soldier and Victoria Cross recipient
- William H. Jones (1842–1911), United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
- William K. Jones (1916–1998), United States Marine Corps lieutenant general
- William A. Jones, III (1922–1969), United States Air Force officer and Medal of Honor recipient
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