Vernal Express | 1977-10-13 | Page 26 | Sp 4 A. Jones Awarded Medal

Sp 4 A A. Jones awarded medal Sp 4 Alvin F. F Jones son of oi Mr 11 and Mrs Frank Jones of Buckeye Arizona and son Inlaw in inlaw inlaw law of Fern of Vernal was recently awarded the German Sports Medal This medal i is comparable to the Presidential Physical Fitness Medal given in the United States To be eligible to receive the German Medal the participant had to run three miles in 23 minutes run a hundred meters meter's in full combat gear in 13 seconds swim yards In m six minutes high jump over five feet fret and throw the shot put over ten meters Of the 50 participants who competed only 15 IS completed the course In Novem November er B. B 4 Jon Jones will compete in a four mile cross country run in full combat gear with ammunition belt bell canteen etc lie He is also a member of the base football team learn in Germany German and has been active in an the sports program during his 27 month sta stay in Germany