Robert J. Jacobson
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Robert J. Jacobson was inducted into the Army April 30, 1942. Home at entry: Hibbing, Minnesota.
He served as a First Sergeant in Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, and North Apennines, Italy.
Mr. Jacobson was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars, World War II Victory Medal and four overseas service bars.
He was honorably discharged September 30, 1945.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 124.