Jack Jacobs

Colonel Jack H. Jacobs (http://www.homeofheroes.com/photos/7_rvn/jacobs_a.jpg)

The World has had hundreds of war heroes that have risked and more have given their lives for the safety of their country and to gain peace for other nations. One hero that has proven himself would be Colonel Jack Howard Jacobs. This man has shown courage, hope, and faith for a better tomorrow. Jack Jacobs has through service to this country defined what a hero should be, a person that has saved someone from any problem both mental and physical states. Since everyone has done a heroic act most people should be a hero but the risks for his own life just to save another of his fellow man has inspired not one but the military to give him the medal of honor just says that Jack Jacobs is a hero.

Jack Jacob was born in August 2, 1945 in the city of Brooklyn, New York. Jack had moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey around the mid 1950s. Jack had graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1962. After one year Jack Jacob had entered Rutger University at New Jersey. At the university, Jack had entered the Army Reserve training program. During the time he was there Jack had earned the Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees for international relations. The military program had allowed him to enter service for the army as a second lieutenant in 1966. A year later, Jack was sent to Vietnam as an adviser to a Vietnamese battalion. The reason that is said he was given the position of adviser was because of the degrees he had earned.

Medal of Honor Award (http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/interim1920-40.html)

While at Vietnam, Jack Jacobs wasn't in a major attack with the North Vietnamese until March 9, 1968 when his companies, or squads, were attacked in an ambush. The attack left the company in disrepair as the relentless attack took the lives of many South Vietnamese troops. However Jack H. Jacobs risked his life by trying to round up the wounded troops and take them to safety this act wasn't necessary and wound up causing heavy damage on himself but that quick action he created ended up saving twelve or thirteen soldiers' lives. When the reinforcements found him he was taken back to a hospital. Other instances are when Jack Jacob had been patrolling found a Vietnamese attack force and warned the rest of his troops. Jack Jacobs had served for 20 years when he retired from the military in 1987 as a Colonel. Jack had retired with a Medal of Honor award, two Purple Heart awards, and two silver and three bronze stars. After a while Jacobs had invested in banking then later joined the Television networks like NBC and MSNBC as a military analyst. Con. Jack Jacobs can still be seen today and has been at conventions talking about a few of his events that had affected him.

Col. Jack H. Jacobs at a USO event (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_H._Jacobs)

The citation of his medal of honor says that Capt. Jacobs had been in action at the risk of his life and has been greater and answered call of duty that we all have the chance. "Capt. Jacobs, with complete disregard for his safety, returned under intense fire to evacuate a seriously wounded adviser to the safety of a wooded area where he administered lifesaving first aid" -segment of the citation from the medal of honor. The hardships that Jacob had to endure because of that action nearly cost him his life however it was not in vain as Capt. Jacobs saved the lives of many. Jack's character is well noted and inspires others to help. Even though it might not be significant, it will still brighten someone else's life.

These actions are what show the true nature and character of a person and Jack Jacob has proven himself as a brave and thoughtful man. The paragraphs above show my reasons why Jack H. Jacob was the chosen hero for this. The events from his wounds that slightly affected his vision, to the speeches he has given at other bases for inspiration, has given others hope and his story along with other Medal of Honor patrons will be remembered as long as people pay respects for the fallen troops that have helped save other nations and our own.