About George Hairston Jamerson
Lived 1869 – 1960 (aged 90). George Hairston Jamerson was a military officer.
George Hairston Jamerson (November 8, 1869 – August 31, 1960) was an American brigadier general during World War I.
Early life and education George Hairston Jamerson was born on November 8, 1869, in Martinsville, Virginia.
Jamerson attended the Ruffner Institute in Martinsville, Virginia, and Virginia A and M College in Blacksburg, Virginia. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in the class of 1893.
Awards He received the Distinguished Service Medal. The citation for the medal reads:
His other awards include the Silver Star, Victory medal with 4 clasps, Army of Cuban Occupation Medal, Philippine Campaign Medal, and the Mexican Border Service Medal.
Personal life Jamerson married Elsie T. Barbour on October 20, 1897. Together, they had one son: Osmund T. Jamerson.
Death and legacy Jamerson died on August 31, 1960.
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George Hairston Jamerson was born on 8 November 1869 in Martinsville.
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George Hairston Jamerson died on 31 August 1960.
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George Hairston Jamerson was a military officer.
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