Jacob C. Vouza
Solomon Islander military officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Jacob Charles Vouza, KBE, GM, QPM (c. 1892 – 15 March 1984) was a native police officer of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate, who served with the United States Marine Corps in the Guadalcanal campaign during World War II.
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Born | c. 1892 Tasimboko, Guadalcanal, British Solomon Islands |
Died | 15 March 1984 (aged 91–92) Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands |
Allegiance | Solomon Islands |
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Years of service | 1916–1941 1942-c.1945 |
Rank | Sergeant Major (Constabulary) |
Unit | 2nd Raider Battalion, USMC |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire George Medal Silver Star (United States) Legion of Merit (United States) |
Other work | British Solomon Islands Protectorate Advisory Council |
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