Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonel Jack Jacobs
New Jersey Hall of Fame
"My award may be for a specific act, but it actually represents the sacrifice of other men who aren't here to accept it."
- Colonel Jack Jacobs
Born: August 2, 1945
Hometown: Woodbridge, New Jersey
Branch of Service: United States Army
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2015
Col. Jacobs is a retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam War. He was acting as an advisor to the South Vietnamese when his unit came under attack. Severely wounded, Col. Jacobs took command and withdrew the group, returning again and again to the site of the attack to rescue more men. His actions saved the lives of a U.S. advisor and thirteen Allied soldiers.
Erected by New Jersey Hall of Fame. (Marker Number 21.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1945.
Location. 39° 56.394′ N, 75° 7.924′ W. Marker is in Camden, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is in Central Waterfront. Marker can be reached from Clinton Street west of South
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battleship New Jersey (here, next to this marker); General Norman Schwarzkopf (here, next to this marker); Lt. Brian Brennan (here, next to this marker); Sgt. John Basilone (a few steps from this marker); USS New Jersey Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Robert Wood "General" Johnson II (a few steps from this marker); David "The General" Sarnoff (within shouting distance of this marker); FADM William Frederick Halsey Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
