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STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - ‘A hell of a soul’: Combat medic’s actions in Vietnam lead his son on a mission to honor him | Stars and Stripes Tue Aug 4 00:00:00 2026

David Jacobson has been collecting evidence about an ambush on Hill 861 and the actions by his father, Russell H. Jacobson Jr., to treat the wounded.

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Source	https://www.stripes.com/history/2026-08-04/vietnam-veteran-son-navy-cross-22448580.html
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STRIPES - Navy christens future USS George M. Neal, named for Korean War hero | Stars and Stripes Sun Jul 12 00:00:00 2026

The ship is named for George M. Neal, who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism during a search-and-rescue mission over North Korea in 1951.

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Source	https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2026-07-12/navy-christens-uss-george-m-neal-22247617.html
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