Ellsworth Jacoby graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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Ellsworth Jacoby graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Ellsworth Reily Jacoby (ASN: 0-22089), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-24 Liberator Bomber and as Commanding Officer of the 723d Bombardment Squadron, 450th Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTEENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Jacoby, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.