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Fallen during the Bulge. Let's never forget him ...

Private George C JACKSON (ASN 13000730) - 550th AIB

(1918 - January 04, 1945)

George C JACKSON was born in 1918 in Texas. He entered service in August 03, 1940 at Baltimore and received ASN 13000730. He was finally assigned to 550th Airborne Infantry Battalion later re designated 550th Glider Infantry Battalion. In late December 1944, the 550th was attached to the 194th GIR as a third battalion of this regiment. It fought with this unit during the battle of the Bulge and was disbanded on early March 1945 with the 193rd GIR to consolidate the 194th GIR in its new configuration, according the T/O of December 1944.

Private JACKSON was killed in action during the first day of battle in the Bulge, on January 04, 1945, in the vicinity of Renuamont. He is now permanently buried at the Luxembourg American Cemetery of Luxembourg, Great Duchy of Luxembourg (Plot F, Row 9, Grave 26). 

NARA file

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