Jackman, Albert Havens, 1908-1997

Born in Rosedale, Kansas on Feb. 15, 1908. Involved in ROTC program at Princeton in 1927, received a commission in 1931 and went on active duty in January 1941. Early experience with winter sports and Alaskan weather made him well suited for winter military training with the Army. Trained with the 2nd Division at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, and Camp Hale, Colorado. When the 10th Division was established he was on board and served in Italy where he received a Bronze Star for service at Le Borre in 1945. Remained a military career man all his life, achieving the rank of Major. Died in 1997.

From the description of Oral History [sound recording]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 162131906

Jackman graduated from Princeton University. Joined the Army in 1941. Served with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy and in the Pacific-Asiatic, North American, and Korean theaters. He was the 11th person to climb Mt. McKinley. While in the military, participated in tests of winter military gear. After serving in the Army, Jackman earned a PhD in geography from Clark University, Massachusetts and was professor at Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo. Died Jan. 3, 1997 at the age of 88.

From the description of Papers, 1941-1944. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 123570511

Jackman was professor of geology, Western Michigan University, and project director for the Air Photo Index project, an aerial survey along the Trans-Alaska pipeline route.

From the description of Albert H. Jackman papers, 1940-1980. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 35000933