OSS Shannon, Jack T.

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

Shannon ​

• FORENAME

Jack T. ​

• UNIT

OSS Detachment 101 ​

• RANK

Lieutenant Colonel ​

• NUMBER

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• AWARD

Silver Star ​

• PLACE

Far East ​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

born 26.05.1917​

father Arle G. Shannon (1894-1979)​

mother Herma Fairy (nee Badger) Shannon (1895-1971)​

1940 entered service​

British Commando training​

1944 OSS​

27.06.1944 mission Bergamotte​

served Burma (Detachment 101)​

10 and 77 Special Forces Groups 1950s (LtCol) ​

1952 1st Commander of 77th SFG​

1955 Commander of 8239th Psychological Warfare Detachment in Far East​

1956-57 commanded SF units in Far East​

retired as Colonel​

wife Agnes W. (nee Porter) Shannon (1908-2001)​

died 26.03.1997 (Aged 79)​

Fairview Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA. Section J.​

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[carolyn sharp]

• SURNAME

Shannon ​

• FORENAME

Jack T. ​

• UNIT

OSS Detachment 101 ​

• RANK

Lieutenant Colonel ​

• NUMBER

​

• AWARD

Silver Star ​

• PLACE

Far East ​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

10 and 77 Special Forces Groups 1950s (LtCol) ​

Aka. Blackjack

 

[carolyn sharp]

This amazing man was my Grandpa. I'm aware of his contribution to this country but more importantly his impression left on me. As a child I thought he was the greatest grandpa any kid could ask for.
I love you Grandpa Jack. I hope you are resting in peace?
Lynnie