Paul Jacobs (U.S. Navy officer)
Captain Paul Jacobs | |
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LCDR Jacobs c.1969 | |
| Birth name | Paul Hamilton Jacobs |
| Nickname(s) | Jake |
| Born | October 7, 1936 Malden, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | December 8, 2020 (aged 84) Somerset, California, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1958-1984 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | U.S. Seventh Fleet |
| Commands | USS Meadowlark USS Esteem USS Kirk |
| Battles / wars | Second Taiwan Strait Crisis Vietnam War * Operation Market Time * Operation Pocket Money * Operation Frequent Wind |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Navy Commendation Medal Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Alma mater | Maine 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.