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Jack Lummus. Andrew Jackson Lummus Jr. (October 22, 1915 – March 8, 1945) was an American professional football player and an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a two-sport athlete at Baylor University. Lummus played as an end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).
- 1942–1945
- United States Marine Corps
Learn about the life and heroism of Jack Lummus, a former professional athlete who led his men in the bloodiest battle of Iwo Jima. He was a 29-year-old Second Lieutenant who died after charging a third pillbox with a land mine. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry and intrepidity.
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Jacklummus.com is the official website for Jack Lummus, and it is approved and supported by members of the family of Jack Lummus. This page is about the life and time of Jack Lummus at Baylor University, with the New York Giants, with the U.S. Marine Corps, engaged to Ethlyn Skipper Bookwalter, death on Iwo Jima, awarded Medal of Honor ...
Jack Lummus was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps who led a rifle platoon against Japanese forces on Iwo Jima in 1945. He was killed by a land mine after destroying three enemy positions and inspiring his men with his courage and tactics.
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Nov 18, 2013 · A biography of Jack Lummus, a Medal of Honor recipient who served as a rifle platoon leader in the Fifth Marine Division on Iwo Jima in 1945. Learn about his athletic and military career, his family background, and his legacy.
Feb 19, 2005 · Baylor University will mark 60th anniversary of death of former football player and US marine Jack Lummus, who also played for New York Giants, in 1945 at Iwo Jima as US marine; photos (M)
Jack Lummus was a first lieutenant who led a rifle platoon against Japanese forces on Iwo Jima in World War II. He died in action on March 8, 1945, after charging and destroying three enemy positions with his carbine. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallantry and intrepidity.
