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Jack Howard Jacobs (born August 2, 1945) is a retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam War. He serves as a military analyst for NBC News and MSNBC and previously worked as an investment manager.
On three separate occasions, Capt. Jacobs contacted and drove off Viet Cong squads who were searching for allied wounded and weapons, single-handedly killing three and wounding several others. His gallant actions and extraordinary heroism saved the lives of one U.S. adviser and 13 allied soldiers.
Mar 3, 2019 · Jack Jacobs was severely wounded in the Vietnam War action for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor, receiving the Purple Heart for his sacrifice.
Oct 26, 2008 · Jack Jacobs was a first lieutenant fighting in the Vietnam War when he rescued 14 men during one particularly fierce incident. In his new book, If Not Now, When? , he recounts what happened...
Jack Howard Jacobs was a Jewish American soldier who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War. Jacobs (born August 2, 1945) was born in Brooklyn to a Jewish family of Greek, Polish and Romanian descent.
Colonel Jack Jacobs, who entered military service through Rutgers ROTC, earned the Medal of Honor for exceptional heroism on the battlefields of Vietnam.
Sep 1, 2020 · Colonel Jack Jacobs entered the Army in 1966 as a second Lieutenant through Rutgers University ROTC program. Through his Army career, Jacobs has served as a platoon leader, executive officer, and...
