George Hairston Jamerson (November 8, 1869 â August 31, 1960) was an American brigadier general during World War I.
George Hairston Jamerson was born on November 8, 1869, in Martinsville, Virginia.
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.
During World War I, Jamerson commanded the 159th Infantry Brigade of the 80th Infantry Division. In the waning months of the war, Jamerson took command of the 72nd Infantry Brigade from April 1919 until they mustered out at Camp Bowie, Texas.
He received the Distinguished Service Medal. 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.
Jamerson married Elsie T. Barbour on October 20, 1897. Together, they had one son: Osmund T. Jamerson.
Jamerson died on August 31, 1960.