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Jacobi, Walter

Person · Germany · USA

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Jacobi
Jacobi
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German engineer in WW2, member of the Rocket Team in the United States thereafter.

German expert in guided missile structures during World War II. Member of the German rocket team, arrived in America under Project Paperclip on 16 November 1945 aboard the Argentina from La Havre. Worked his entire life with the rocket team, at Fort Bliss, White Stands, and then at Huntsville. Lived in Huntsville until his death at age 91.

Country
Germany, USA
Bibliography
1980, 5561

Chronology

2 events

1918 January 13

  • Birth of Walter Jacobi - . Nation: Germany, USA. Related Persons: Jacobi. German engineer in WW2, member of the Rocket Team in the United States thereafter..

2009 August 19

  • Death of Walter Jacobi. - . Related Persons: Jacobi. German engineer in WW2, member of the Rocket Team in the United States thereafter..