George Hairston Jamerson (November 8, 1869 - August 31, 1960) was an American brigadier general during World War I.
George Hairston Jamerson | |
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| Born | November 8, 1869 Martinsville, Virginia |
| Died | August 31, 1960 (aged 90) |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Commands | 159th Infantry Brigade |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star |
| Spouse(s) | Elsie T. Barbour |
| Children | Osmund T. Jamerson |
Early life and education
editGeorge Hairston Jamerson was born on November 8, 1869, in Martinsville, Virginia.[1][2]
Jamerson attended the Ruffner Institute in Martinsville, Virginia, and Virginia A and M College in Blacksburg, Virginia. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in the class of 1893.[1][2]
Career
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During World War I, Jamerson commanded the 159th Infantry Brigade of the 80th Infantry Division.[1]
Awards
editHe received the Distinguished Service Medal.[1][3][4] The citation for the medal reads:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General George Hairston Jamerson, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Regimental Commander, 317th Infantry, and later as Brigade Commander of the 159th Infantry Brigade of the 80th Division, General Jamerson rendered conspicuous service in the organization and training of these units, and in the command thereof during the operations of his Brigade in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Displaying sound judgment, high professional skill, untiring energy, and devotion to duty, General Jamerson contributed in a material way to the successful operation of his division and of the American forces in France.
His other awards include the Silver Star, Victory medal with 4 clasps, Army of Cuban Occupation Medal, Philippine Campaign Medal, and the Mexican Border Service Medal.[4]
Personal life
editJamerson married Elsie T. Barbour on October 20, 1897.[4] Together, they had one son: Osmund T. Jamerson.[1]
Death and legacy
editJamerson died on August 31, 1960.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 198. ISBN 1571970886.
- ^ a b Cullum, George Washington (March 7, 1901). "Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, N. Y.: From Its Establishment, in 1802, to 1890; with the Early History of the United States Military Academy". Houghton, Mifflin – via Google Books.
- ^ "George Jamerson - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
- ^ a b c Marquis Who's Who, Inc. Who Was Who in American History, the Military. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1975. P. 286 ISBN 0837932017 OCLC 657162692
