https://www.vpiworldwarone.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7c9c9cf97f1cf1fec6dc37d26b76c66f.jpg c2ce5613c3057cb0d4c3e62e62352057 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1876 - 1899 Person An individual. Last Name Jamerson First and Middle Name George Hairston VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1892 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Brigadier General Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Army Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? 317th Infantry, 80th Division (Brigade Commander of the 159th Infantry Brigade in the 80th Division) Hometown Martinsville, Virginia Decorations or Citations Army Distinguished Service Medal AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War I Service with the 80th Division<br /><br /> <ul> <li>Citation: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General George Hairston Jamerson, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Regimental Commander, 317th Infantry, and later as Brigade Commander of the 159th Infantry Brigade of the 80th Division, General Jamerson rendered conspicuous service in the organization and training of these units, and in the command thereof during the operations of his Brigade in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Displaying sound judgment, high professional skill, untiring energy, and devotion to duty, General Jamerson contributed in a material way to the successful operation of his division and of the American forces in France.</li> </ul> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jamerson, George Hairston