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Charles Jackson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1938. He retired in 1968 as a U.S. Army Colonel. His son by the same name (USMA 1964) earned a Silver Star in the Vietnam War.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    U.S. Army Pacific

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) George Lewis Dewey, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with Headquarters, FIFTH Army, from 1942 to 1945.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    12th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 8, 1944

    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 5 (January 6, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Charles Loyd Jackson (ASN: 0-21207), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy France, on 8 June 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Jackson’s battalion was struck by a terrific counterattack from a full strength enemy motorized machine gun battalion supported by heavy artillery fire. The withering fire took a disastrous toll of casualties, especially among officers, and his battalion wavered. Immediately, Lieutenant Colonel Jackson began to move among his men, standing upright and exposed, and in imminent risk of his life. Encouraged by his words and his courageous example, his men rallied and stood firm. Having restored the shattered line, Lieutenant Colonel Jackson personally directed an artillery concentration from the foremost lines in an exposed position. After two and a half hours of bitter fighting, the counterattack was broken, the enemy fell back and Lieutenant Colonel Jackson led his battalion in the pursuit of the fleeing Germans. The inspiring leadership, calm judgment, and unflinching bravery of Lieutenant Colonel Jackson in this difficult and dangerous situation exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    12th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    45th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 10, 1944

    Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 66 (September 21, 1944)

    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 (Infantry) Charles Loyd Jackson (ASN: 0-21207), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Mortain, France, on 10 August 1944. While directing a battalion attack from his observation post, Lieutenant Colonel Jackson located an enemy artillery piece firing from the right flank. The gun menaced his front line troops and threatened to disrupt the battalion’s line of communication. In order to eliminate the gun, Lieutenant Colonel Jackson immediately called upon supporting artillery fire and moved forward to a more favorable position for observation in an area where enemy shells and rockets were bursting. He remained in the new position, oblivious to the danger involved, directing and adjusting the artillery fire until the enemy gun was destroyed. Colonel Jackson’s courage, aggressive spirit, and ability as a leader reflect credit upon him and the military service.