Mediterranean North American B-25 Mitchell Pilot

Lt Norman  "Jake"  S. Jacobson - 

Mediterranean North American B-25 Mitchell Pilot.

ASN: 36226870

445th Bomb Sqd - 321st Bombardment Group - 57th Bomb Wing - 12th Army Air Force.

He was born May 18, 1917 in Nelsonville, WI.

Jake graduated from Amherst High School and went on to Central State Teachers College in Stevens Point, earning a B.S. Degree in Education. He was a Jr. High Teacher at Irma State Graded School. 

"Jake" entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in Dec 17, 1941 and served in the 321 Bomb Group, 448 Squadron, flying 50 missions as pilot of a B-25 bomber over the Mediterranean area during World War II. 

He was awarded 3 Bronze Battle Stars and an Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters. 

After the war he worked for the State of Wisconsin and the Veterans Administration. In 1946 Jake and Phyllis purchased Irma Oil Company which they operated for 28 years. They enjoyed camping and traveling for many years. Jake also took a "second job" at Van Der Geest Dairy, proudly telling the story about the dairy. 

Died: April 17, 2012 (aged 94).

Burial at Merrill Memorial Park - Lincoln County, Wisconsin, USA.

RIP!

They will never be forgotten!