THE WALL OF FACES

Name of Award
Silver Star Medal
Year Awarded
1969
Details behind Award:
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Kenneth E. Jackson (2441265), Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 5, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Private First Class Jackson upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Home Town: Beckley, West Virginia

Kenneth,
After all these years I still think of you R.I.P
Your Cousin-Michael Craighead-02/11/04

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Kenneth Edward Jackson, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you PFC Kenneth Edward Jackson, for a job exceptionally well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

Kenneth Edward Jackson - 19 yrs.

I feel everyone here needs some acknowledgement of their ultimate sacrifice for our country. You died much too young. You had a life that deserved many more years. There are people left behind who loved you and who, I imagine still feel the pain of your loss to this day. I hope they have comfort in knowing you are at rest and that they will someday see you again in a much better place.

Your courage and efforts in Vietnam will never be forgotten in my heart and in a multitude of others who have the upmost respect and honor for the soldiers who lost their lives there.

in Peace always
February 5, 2003

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS


KENNETH EDWARD JACKSON


Service No. 2441265


was a posthumous recipient of the




SILVER STAR




SEMPER FIDELIS




YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE