Gilder D. Jackson Jr.
United States Marine Corps general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gilder Davis Jackson Jr. (July 5, 1893 – February 19, 1966) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who is most noted for his service as commanding officer of the 6th Marine Regiment during the Guadalcanal Campaign.
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Gilder Davis Jackson Jr. | |
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Born | (1893-07-05)July 5, 1893 Dover, Delaware, US |
Died | February 19, 1966(1966-02-19) (aged 72) Coronado, California, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1946 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-469 |
Commands held | MCB San Diego 6th Marine Regiment The Basic School |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Silver Star Purple Heart (2) |
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