Sgt. Shameka Nicole Jones
Sgt. Shameka Nicole Jones, 26 of Vadslia, Louisiana died Monday June 22, 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas after allegedly being stabbed by her former husband.
The former husband, a civilian, was apprehended and transferred to the FBI’s custody in Waco.
Jones entered the Army in November 2005 as a construction equipment repairer. She was assigned to 59th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade since May 2006.
Sgt. Jones deployed to Iraq in Nov. 2007 and returned in Feb. 2009.
Sgt. Jones awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon.