BG
Gilder
Davis
Jackson
Jr
Born in Dover, Delaware, United States
Son of Gilder Davis Jackson Sr.
and [mother unknown]
Brother of
Charles Jackson
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 72
in Coronado, California, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 13 Aug 2017
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Biography
BG Gilder Jackson Jr served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II
Service started: 1917
Unit(s): 6th Marine Regiment
Service ended: 1946
Service started: 1917
Unit(s): 6th Marine Regiment
Service ended: 1946
A highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who is most noted for his service as commanding officer of the 6th Marine Regiment during the Guadalcanal Campaign.
Military Decorations
- Navy Cross
- Silver Star
- Legion of Merit with Combat "V"
- Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
- Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with one star
- World War I Victory Medal with five Battle clasps
- Army of Occupation of Germany Medal
- Yangtze Service Medal
- American Defense Service Medal with Base Clasp
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three service stars
- American Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- French Croix de guerre 1914–1918 with Palm and Stars
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