Jack Jackson (Missouri politician)

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Jack Jackson
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 89th district
Personal details
BornNovember 13, 1942
Sullivan, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Arleen Henderlong
Occupationaviator, politician

Jack Jackson (born November 13, 1942, in Sullivan, Indiana) is an American politician and highly decorated Marine Corps aviator who served as a Missouri state representative.[1] Jackson also ran for office to become state senator and state auditor.

Jackson is the recipient of thirty-three air medals, four distinguished flying crosses, and the Navy commendation for valor. During Operation Desert Storm, he returned to active duty to train pilots on how to fly the Harrier Jump Jet. As a civilian, Jackson served as the chief test pilot for Boeing in St. Louis where he was responsible for flying and evaluating military aircraft.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Missouri House of Representatives" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-06-03.
  2. ^ "Decorated Vietnam War aviator addresses crowd at Memorial Day ceremony in Sikeston". 2021-05-31. Retrieved 2021-06-03.

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