World War I
| Unit | USCGC Tampa |
|---|---|
| Rank | Writer U.S. Coast Guard |
| Entered Service From | South Carolina |
| Date of Death | September 26 1918 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Tablets of the Missing
Brookwood American Cemetery |
Ships Writer Jacob D. Nix lost his life while serving his country aboard the USCGC Tampa a victim of a German submarine. He bravely gave his noble life to win world \r\nfreedom and democracy.