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Delbert
Harold
Jacobs

Born:

Seattle

, 

Washington

Delbert Jacobs graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1955. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1974

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Delbert Harold Jacobs, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of Research and Development, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1972 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Jacobs and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    390th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Delbert Harold Jacobs, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4 Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in Southeast Asia, from 1970 to 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    390th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Delbert Harold Jacobs, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4 Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in Southeast Asia, from 1970 to 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1979

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Delbert Harold Jacobs, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States F-15 Program Director, from 1978 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jacobs and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1981 – 1983

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Delbert Harold Jacobs, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Director, General Purpose Forces, Directorate of Operational Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1981 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jacobs culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    390th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Delbert Harold Jacobs, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4 Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in Southeast Asia, from 1970 to 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1981 – 1983

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Delbert Harold Jacobs, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Director, General Purpose Forces, Directorate of Operational Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1981 to 1983. The distinctive accomplishments of General Jacobs reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.