Arnold W. Jacobsen
Arnold Windom Jacobsen | |
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Born | Walnut, Iowa | May 9, 1892
Died | March 22, 1970 | (aged 77)
Place of Burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1916–1946 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-471 |
Commands held | Depot of Supplies, San Francisco |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit |
Arnold Windom Jacobsen (May 9, 1892 – March 22, 1970) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general, who served as commanding officer of the Marine Corps Supplies Depots during World War II and was responsible for the equipment and supplies of the Marine Corps units overseas.
Early career
Jacobsen was born on 9 May, 1892
Jacobsen finally sailed for
His official Silver Star citation reads follows:
Captain Arnold Windom Jacobsen displayed unusual courage and resourcefulness during the attack on the Argonne sector. Although under fire for the first time, he bravely and coolly led his 84th Company to its objective. Upon reaching his objective in the town of Bayonville, he organized a first aid station by utilizing the services of a German doctor and his assistant, and personally arranged for the care of the wounded in the town..[3]
Interwar period
Jacobsen subsequently served with the
Captain Jacobsen returned to the United States in May 1920 and was assigned to the Marine barracks within
Jacobsen was subsequently appointed commander of the Marine detachment aboard the battleship
He graduated from the course in June 1927 and served tour of duty at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, until he was transferred to the Marine barracks within Brooklyn Navy Yard at the end of July 1930. Jacobsen was already promoted to the rank of major on 6 November 1929.[2] He was subsequently assigned to the 1st Brigade of Marines and sent to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Jacobsen participated in occupation duties in Haiti until complete withdrawal of the Marine Forces on 1 August 1934. He was decorated with the Haitian National Order of Honour and Merit, Grade Officer for his service there.[2]
Jacobsen was subsequently appointed an instructor at
World War II
A very important assignment came on 5 July 1940, when Colonel Jacobsen (promoted on 1 July 1940) was transferred to the Headquarters Marine Corps in Washington, D.C., where he was appointed assistant to the quartermaster general of the Marine Corps, Major General Seth Williams.
In December 1942, Jacobsen was appointed commanding officer of the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies at San Francisco, California. He remained in this capacity for the duration of the war. Jacobsen was responsible for the bulk of equipment and supplies for all Marine forces in the Pacific. Under his jurisdiction, he was also responsible for the depot of supplies at Barstow, California, and forwarding depot at Naval Station at Seattle. During his service in this capacity, Jacobsen was promoted to the rank of brigadier general on 30 April 1944.
He served in this capacity until March 1946, when he was relieved of active duties, awaiting retirement. Jacobsen was placed on the retired list in July of the same year and advanced to the rank of major general for having been specially commended in combat. He was also decorated with the Legion of Merit for his service during the War.[1]
Legion of Merit citation
His official Legion of Merit citation reads follows:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Arnold Windom Jacobsen (MCSN: 0-471), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as commanding officer of the United States Marine Corps Depot of Supplies, San Francisco, California. By exercising sound organizational ability and leadership General Jacobsen directed the development of plans for expansion and handling the overseas supply problems of all Marines in the Pacific Ocean area. He was responsible for the establishment of a smooth working method of furnishing and shipping supplies to all overseas Marine Corps units. Through his foresight and thorough knowledge of the problems to be met, he rendered invaluable assistance to the Corps in keeping a smooth flow of supplies being fed into the pipe lines supplying all combat areas.[4]
Decorations
1st Row | Silver Star | Legion of Merit | |||||||||||||||
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2nd Row | World War I Victory Medal with one battle clasps | Army of Occupation of Germany Medal | Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with one star | American Defense Service Medal | |||||||||||||
3rd Row | American Campaign Medal | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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World War II Victory Medal
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Haitian National Order of Honour and Merit, Grade Officer |
References
- ^ a b "Find a Grave Memorial". findagrave.com. Find a Grave Memorial Websites. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7864-9543-6. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ISBN 978-0-7864-2826-7. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ^ "Legion of Merit Citation". valor.militarytimes.com. Militarytimes Websites. Retrieved 28 October 2016.