Gilder D. Jackson Jr.

Gilder Davis Jackson Jr.
Gilder D. Jackson as colonel, USMC
Born(1893-07-05)July 5, 1893
Dover, Delaware, US
DiedFebruary 19, 1966(1966-02-19) (aged 72)
Coronado, California, US
Buried
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1917–1946
RankBrigadier general
Service number0-469
CommandsMCB San Diego
6th Marine Regiment
The Basic School
Battles / warsWorld War I

Yangtze Patrol
Haitian Campaign
World War II

AwardsNavy Cross
Legion of Merit
Silver Star
Purple Heart (2)

Gilder Davis Jackson Jr. (July 5, 1893 – February 19, 1966) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who is most noted for his service as commanding officer of the 6th Marine Regiment during the Guadalcanal Campaign.

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