Douglas T. Jacobson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Douglas T. Jacobson

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 25-Nov-1925

Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, United States

Date of Death: 08-Aug-2000

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Douglas T. Jacobson

  • Major Douglas Thomas Jacobson (November 25, 1925 – August 20, 2000) was a United States Marine who earned the United States' highest military honor — the Medal of Honor — for his heroic actions on Iwo Jima during World War II.
  • "Private First Class Jacobson destroyed a total of sixteen enemy positions and annihilated approximately seventy-five Japanese, thereby contributing essentially to the success of his division's operations." He was presented the Medal of Honor by President Harry S.
  • Truman on October 5, 1945.

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