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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    273d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    69th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 5, 1945

    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 251 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Jackson J. James (ASN: 39019246), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 273d Infantry Regiment, 69th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 5 April 1945. Private James’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 69th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.