LTCOL John Jobst
Biography
Jobst, from Pontiac, IL, went to D-Day at Ste. Mere-Englise, France by glider with the 2nd Battalion, 327th Glider Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. He was an infantry officer during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Jobst retired from the Army while serving with the 2nd Battle Group, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division.
Decorations
Pins-Right Breast: 327th Glider Infantry Regiment Pin
Shoulders: 28th Infantry Regiment Pin
Badges: Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge
Medals-Left Breast, Top Row: Silver Star
2nd Row (L-R): Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal
3rd Row (L-R): Army Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal
4th Row (L-R): American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
5th Row (L-R): Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal
6th Row (L-R): Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Belgian Croix de guerre
Bottom Row (L-R): United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Right Breast, Top Row: Presidential Unit Citation
Bottom Row (L-R): Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation
Cords: Belgian Croix de Guerre Fourragerre, Infantry Blue Cord
Patches: 8th Infantry Division Patc
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (6)
