In November 2013, Congress awarded silver medals posthumously to Tlingit code talkers Robert "Jeff" David, Sr., Richard Bean, Sr., George Lewis, Jr., and brothers Harvey Jacobs and Mark Jacobs, Jr. Southeast Alaska Native Veterans Commander Ozzie Sheakley, who attended the Congressional ceremony in Washington, D.C. along with representatives from 32 other tribes whose members were also code talkers, received the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of the Tlingit tribe.
Mark Jacobs, Jr.
Dakl'aweidí clan
Killer Whale House, Angoon
Deisheetaan yádi
Teikweidí dachxán
Nov. 28, 1923 – Jan. 13, 2005
Mark Jacobs, Jr., (Saa.aat', Keet wú, Oodéishk'áduneek, Gusht'eihéen, Wóochxkaduhaa) was a fisherman, leader, and historian from Sitka. He had vast knowledge of Tlingit culture and held positions in many groups, such as the Alaska Native Brotherhood, the Alaska Federation of Natives, the National Congress of American Indians, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, and Sealaska. Mark served four years in the U.S. military, nearly all of which were in sea duty and in war zones.
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In November 2013, Congress awarded silver medals posthumously to Tlingit code talkers Robert "Jeff" David, Sr., Richard Bean, Sr., George Lewis, Jr., and brothers Harvey Jacobs and Mark Jacobs, Jr. Southeast Alaska Native Veterans Commander Ozzie Sheakley, who attended the Congressional ceremony in Washington, D.C. along with representatives from 32 other tribes whose members were also code talkers, received the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of the Tlingit tribe.
Mark Jacobs, Jr.
Dakl'aweidí clan
Killer Whale House, Angoon
Deisheetaan yádi
Teikweidí dachxán
Nov. 28, 1923 – Jan. 13, 2005
Mark Jacobs, Jr., (Saa.aat', Keet wú, Oodéishk'áduneek, Gusht'eihéen, Wóochxkaduhaa) was a fisherman, leader, and historian from Sitka. He had vast knowledge of Tlingit culture and held positions in many groups, such as the Alaska Native Brotherhood, the Alaska Federation of Natives, the National Congress of American Indians, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, and Sealaska. Mark served four years in the U.S. military, nearly all of which were in sea duty and in war zones.
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Mark / Jacobs Jr. / QM3 / US Navy / World War II / Nov 28 1923 / Jan 13 2005 / Loving Husband / Father & Friend / Forever Loved / Alaskan Leader
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