George Hairston Jamerson
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 |
| Commands held | 159th Infantry Brigade |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star |
| Spouse(s) | Elsie T. Barbour |
| Children | Osmund T. Jamerson |
George Hairston Jamerson (November 8, 1869 - August 31, 1960) was an American brigadier general during World War I.
Early life and education[]
George 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[]
During World War I, Jamerson commanded the 159th Infantry Brigade of the 80th Infantry Division.[1]
Awards[]
He received the Distinguished Service Medal.[1][3][4]
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[]
Jamerson married Elsie T. Barbour on October 20, 1897.[4] Together, they had one son: Osmund T. Jamerson.[1]
Death and legacy[]
Jamerson died on August 31, 1960.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (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
- United States Army generals
- United States Military Academy alumni
- People from Martinsville, Virginia
- 1869 births
- 1960 deaths
- United States Army generals of World War I