George Jackson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1965 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.
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George Jackson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1965 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) George Daniel Jackson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company G, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Manyon-ni, Korea, on 27 October 1952. On this date, Captain Jackson was in command of Company G, approximately two kilometers forward of the Main Line of Resistance. At about 1800 hours, after intense artillery and mortar fire the enemy attacked the outpost. Constantly exposed to enemy fire, Captain Jackson moved among his men, coordinating the defense of the outpost and encouraging them until the enemy assault was stemmed. When one of his troops had his foot blown off by incoming artillery, Captain Jackson, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, went to him under heavy shelling and evacuated him to a protected position. At 2100 hours a tremendous artillery barrage pounded the outpost for thirty minutes with an estimated battalion of enemy attacking through their own artillery fire to storm the outpost. Captain Jackson’s courageous actions and coolness under fire inspired and rallied his men. Captain Jackson’s outstanding gallantry in combat and his devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 65th Infantry Regiment, and the United States Army.