William Payne Jackson
William Payne Jackson (January 9, 1868 – 13 January 1945) was a brigadier general during World War I. He served as officer of the United States Army from 1891 to 1929, participating in the Indian Wars, the Spanish–American War, Philippine Insurrection, and World War I. During World War I, he organized and commanded the 368th Infantry Regiment and the 74th Infantry Brigade. Jackson was present at the battles of Meuse-Argonne, Ypreslys, and St. Mihiel. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Croix de Guerre (Belgium), and Meritorious Military Service Service Medal.[3]
William Payne Jackson | |
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| Born | January 9, 1868 Palmyra, Missouri |
| Died | January 13, 1945 (aged 77) San Francisco, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Rank | Brigadier General, Colonel (reverted after World War I)[1] |
| Commands held | 74th Infantry Brigade, First Citizens Military Training Camp, First Coast Artillery District, Second Infantry Brigade, 90th Infantry Division,[1] |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars, Spanish–American War, Philippine Insurrection, World War I, |
| Awards | Silver Star (Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection),[1] Army Distinguished Service Medal,[2] Croix de Guerre (Belgium), Meritorious Military Service Medal (State of Missouri)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Julia Crosby |
Early and family life
William Payne Jackson was born on January 9, 1868, to William James Jackson and Russelle Clagett Jackson. He entered the United States Military Academy and graduated forty-four of sixty-five of the class of 1891. On October 20, 1903, he married Julia Crosby. They had one child, Margaret (Mrs. Eugene V. Slattery). Jackson was a golfer and Democrat.[3]
Military career
On November 13, 1900, Jackson began service as a captain with the 3rd Infantry Regiment.[4]
Jackson was stationed at Fort Lawton, Washington, from January 1, 1908, to August 4, 1909.[4]
Payne was assigned to the 64th Infantry on August 30, 1917.[5] He transferred to the National Army on October 25, 1917. He helped to organize the 368th Infantry.[5] He traveled with the unit to France and participated in the Meuse–Argonne offensive.[5]
References
- Herny Blaine Jr, Generals In Khaki, p.197
- "William Jackson - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
- Blaine, Jr, Herny (1998). Generals in Khaki. Bur Oak Circle, Raleigh, North Carolina: Pentland Press. pp. 196–197. ISBN 978-1-57197-088-6.
- Cullum, George Washington; Holden, Edward Singleton (1891). Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military ... Boston: Houghton, Mifflin. p. 599. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- Cullum, George Washington (1920). Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military ... p. 599. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
- Blaine, Jr, Herny (1998). Generals In Khaki. Bur Oack Circle, Raleigh, North Carolina: Pentland Press Inc. ISBN 978-1-57197-088-6.
- https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/17734, William Payne Jackson: Army Distinguished Service Medal", valormilitarytimes.com, retrieved 5 November 2018