William Payne Jackson

William Payne Jackson (January 9, 1868 - 13 January, 1945) was a Brigadier General during World War 1. He served as officer of the United States Army from 1891 to 1929, participating in the Indian Wars, the Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection, and World War 1. During World War 1, he organized and commanded the 368th Infantry Regiment and the 74th Infantry Brigade. Jackson was present at the battles of Meuse-Argonne, Ypreslys, and St. Mihiel. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Croix de Guerre (Belgium), and Meritorious Military Service Service Medal.

Early and Family Life
William Payne Jackson was born on January 9th, 1868 to William James Jackson and Russelle Clagett Jackson. He entered USMA and graduated forty-four of sixty-five of the class of 1891. On October 20. 1903, he married Julia Crosby. They had one child, Margaret (Mrs. Eugene V. Slattery). Jackson was a golfer and Democrat.

Military career
On Nov. 13, 1900, Jackson began service as a Captain with the 3rd Infantry Regiment.

Jackson was stationed at Fort Lawton, Washington from January 1, 1908 to August 4, 1909.

Payne was assigned to the 64th Infantry on August 30, 1917. He transferred to the National Army on October 25, 1917. He helped to organize the 368th Infantry. He traveled with the unit to France and participated in the Meuse Argonne Offensive.