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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.
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.
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.
May 7, 2024 · Recipient: Jack Howard Jacobs. Branch: U.S. Army. Combat: Vietnam War. Jack Howard Jacobs was born on August 2, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York. The son of second-generation Eastern European immigrants, he grew up with a full appreciation of their Jewish culture and the importance of education.
Capt. Jacobs, by his gallantry and bravery in action in the highest traditions of the military service, has reflected great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army. The Vietnam War Commemoration is conducted according to the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act to help honor and pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans and their families.
