Douglas T. Jacobson
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Major Douglas Thomas Jacobson (November 25, 1925 – August 20, 2000) was a United States Marine who earned the United States' highest military honor — the Medal of Honor — for his heroic actions on Iwo Jima during World War II.[1] "Private First Class Jacobson destroyed a total of sixteen enemy positions and annihilated approximately seventy-five Japanese, thereby contributing essentially to the success of his division's operations." He was presented the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman on October 5, 1945.[1]
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Douglas Thomas Jacobson | |
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Born | (1925-11-25)November 25, 1925 Rochester, New York, US |
Died | August 20, 2000(2000-08-20) (aged 74) Port Charlotte, Florida, US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1943–1945, 1946–1949, 1953–1967 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 3rd Battalion 23rd Marines |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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