Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

3967th Quartermaster Truck Company, Quartermaster Corps, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

June 17th, 1945

Private First Class Joseph J. Jackson (Army Serial Number 38381818), Quartermaster Corps, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States from 16 August 1944 to 8 May 1945, in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. During this period, Pfc Jackson performed his duties as Truck Drive in a superior manner. Throughout the extensive convoy operations in which his organization was engaged, he maintained his vehicle in excellent operating condition and was involved in no accidents. The willingness to accept responsibility, initiative in performing assigned tasks and devotion to duty displayed by Pfc Jackson reflect credit upon himself and the military service.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 118 (17 June 1945).