Paul Jacobs (U.S. Navy officer)

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Captain

Paul Jacobs
LCDR Jacobs c.1969
Birth namePaul Hamilton Jacobs
NicknameJake
Born(1936-10-07)October 7, 1936
Malden, Massachusetts, US
DiedDecember 8, 2020(2020-12-08) (aged 84)
Somerset, California, US
Place of burial
Ashes scattered off San Diego Bay
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1958-1984
RankCaptain
UnitU.S. Seventh Fleet
CommandsUSS Meadowlark
USS Esteem
USS Kirk
ConflictsSecond Taiwan Strait Crisis
Vietnam War
* Operation Market Time
* Operation Pocket Money
* Operation Frequent Wind
AwardsBronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Gallantry Cross with Palm
Alma materMaine Maritime Academy

Captain Paul Hamilton "Jake" Jacobs (October 7, 1936 – December 8, 2020) was an officer in the United States Navy who served five combat tours in Vietnam, including as commander of USS Kirk (DE-1087) during Operation Frequent Wind. He is credited with saving the lives of 30,000+ South Vietnamese citizens following the Fall of Saigon.

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