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Jack H. Jacobs
American Vietnam War veteran / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jack Howard Jacobs (born August 2, 1945) is a retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam War. He serves as a military analyst for NBC News and MSNBC and previously worked as an investment manager.
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Born | (1945-08-02) August 2, 1945 (age 78) Brooklyn, New York[1] |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1966–1987 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart (2) |
Other work | Bankers Trust Council on Foreign Relations Medal of Honor Foundation NBC/MSNBC military analyst |
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