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| http://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-higgins-recognizes-the-dedication-of-the-five-jackson | Congressman Higgins Recognizes the Dedication of the Five Jackson Brothers Who Served in WWII | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | In 1943, five sons of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jackson of Lackawanna joined the U.S. Army, left Lackawanna, NY, and were deployed to five separate parts of the globe to fight for the Allied Forces in World War II. Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) recognized their service by presenting the Jackson family with the medals that they earned for serving their country. “The Jackson brothers showed tremendous courage and sacrifice when their country needed them the most,” said Congressman Higgins. “It was truly my honor to present the Jackson family with medals that recognize the brothers’ dedicated service and will serve as keepsakes of a family’s legacy and commitment to this great nation.” The oldest of the Jackson brothers, Private Sharon Jackson, was deployed to the South Pacific and served from 1943 to 1946. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippines Liberation Ribbon, a World War II Victory Medal, and the Honorable Service Lapel Button. Private First Class Edward Jackson, fought in Holland and received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 silver service star, the World War II Victory Medal, the Honorable Service Lapel Button, and the Expert Badge with a Rifle Bar. Private First Class Samuel Jackson served the United States Army in Germany during World War II. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button, and even the Marksman Badge and Carbine Bar. Sergeant Robert Jackson, was deployed to England to fight for the Allied Forces. He received the World War II Victory Medal, the Honorable Service Lapel Button, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and Bronze Star attachment, the Army of Occupation Medal and Germany Clasp, and the Marksman Badge and Rifle Bar. Private First Class Glover Jackson, fought in France during World War II and was recognized in a 1940’s Buffalo News article for helping to construct 200 miles of telephone lines which helped connect Allied Forces from the beaches of Normandy to the interior of Germany. He received the World War II Victory Medal and Honorable Service Lapel Button. Theodore Jackson, the youngest sibling also served his country but not during WWII. He had a lengthy military career in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army reserves. Over one million African Americans served during World War II. They served in every theater of operation. Their service led to President Truman’s Executive Order 9981 on July 26, 1948 ending segregation in the military and their service helped to fuel the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The service of the five Jackson brothers demonstrates the dedication and sacrifices made by African Americans during World War II. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |