| George Hairston Jamerson | |
| Birth Date: | 8 November 1869 |
| Birth Place: | Martinsville, Virginia |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Rank: | Brigadier general |
| Commands: | 159th Infantry Brigade |
| Awards: | Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star |
| Spouse: | Elsie T. Barbour |
| Children: | Osmund T. Jamerson |
George Hairston Jamerson (November 8, 1869 - August 31, 1960) was an American brigadier general during World War I.
George Hairston Jamerson was born on November 8, 1869, in Martinsville, Virginia.[1] [2]
Jamerson attended the Ruffner Institute in Martinsville, Virginia, and Virginia A and M College in Blacksburg, Virginia. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in the class of 1893.[1] [2]
During World War I, Jamerson commanded the 159th Infantry Brigade of the 80th Infantry Division.[1]
He received the Distinguished Service Medal.[1] [3] [4] The citation for the medal reads:
His other awards include the Silver Star, Victory medal with 4 clasps, Army of Cuban Occupation Medal, Philippine Campaign Medal, and the Mexican Border Service Medal.[4]
Jamerson married Elsie T. Barbour on October 20, 1897.[4] Together, they had one son: Osmund T. Jamerson.[1]
Jamerson died on August 31, 1960.[1]