Location: 2378
Date: 4/22/2006
Rank: Private 1st Class
Branch: U.S. Army
Operation: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Private First Class Jacob Allcott was born on July 26, 1984 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Bruce and Maureen Allcott. He was killed along with three other soldiers by an IED along the road near Baghdad, Iraq on April 22nd, 2006.
Jacob graduated from Caldwell High School in 2002 and attended Utah State University and Boise State University prior to joining the Army on May 10, 2004. He attended basic and advanced individual training as an infantryman at Fort Benning, Georgia and after completion of training, he was assigned to B/1-67, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division.
Jacob was a great guy who had a great sense of humor. He always had a soft smile about him and his easy going manner just put people at ease. Music was a big part of his life and he spent many hours playing the guitar with his friends. He could always be found with a set of headphones and a guitar in arms reach.
PFC Allcott’s awards include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.