Date of Incident10/26/1942
ConflictWorld War II 1941-1945
IncidentBattle of Santa Cruz Islands 10/26/42
RankPetty Officer Third Class
UnitUSS Enterprise (CV 6)
StatusKilled in Action
Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Jacobs was killed in action when his aircraft carrier was attacked by Japanese airplanes during the Battle of Santa Cruz. He was buried at sea and his name is listed on the Walls of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery in Taguig City, Philippines.
Narrative researched and written by National Purple Heart Hall of Honor staff.