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Jacob C. Vouza

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Recipient of the Legion of Merit

PoliticiansLived 1892 to 1984 · aged 92
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Sir Jacob Charles Vouza, was a native police officer of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate, who served with the United States Marine Corps in the Guadalcanal campaign during World War II.

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Vouza on Guadalcanal in August 1942, soon after the Allied landings.Vouza on Guadalcanal in August 1942, soon after the Allied landings.Jacob Vouza holding the severed head of a Japanese soldier in Guadalcanal, December 1942.Jacob Vouza holding the severed head of a Japanese soldier in Guadalcanal, December 1942.

Awards 5

Member of the Order of the British Empire
Silver Star
George Medal
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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About this person

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1984 · aged 92
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5 languages

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