Korean War
| Rank | Airman U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 16 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Airman Jackson was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Airman Jackson was a crew member of the aircraft carrier USS LEYTE (CV-32) being refitted at the Boston Navy Yard. He was killed by an explosion and fire in the port catapult machinery room aboard ship on October 16, 1953.