Philip Howard Jacobsen

September 11, 2006
Phil:
Now that you have taken your last flight, let me say that all of we BOM Veterans who served with you miss you greatly! Our very best to your family. Ralph Wilhelm (AKA-Kaiser)

Dear Bessie and family,
You may not remember, but you and Phil had my daughter Patricia and I over for lunch and to talk about the Battle of Midway for her National History Day documentary. It was a profound experience for both of us and I truly was blessed by having a chance to meet you and your wonderful husband. I wish you peace during this difficult time and thank you for all you and Phil contributed to our country.

Phil:

My grateful thanks to you for your very significant personal contributions which enabled us to defeat the Japanese in WW II!

Bravo Zulu and Well Done!

Frank DeLorenzo
Capt. USN(Ret.)

Phil,
I will miss you. On our WW II Messageboards over the years we have
tackled those who would defame our late President FDR and American
loyalty regarding advanced knowledge of the Pearl Harbor attack. Your detailed knowledge of cryptology and piercing logic helped me and others
understand the working of codes and their limitations. You shared your
knowledge selflessly and generously. I thank you.

Our Prayers are with the family of PHILLIP HOWARD JACOBSEN upon their loss of a GREAT AMERICAN hero.
Phils dedicated service to his Country, with his skills and intelligence in the cryptographic field will long be remembered, along with his Naval Service.
Our thanks and gratitude for the "BATTLE OF MIDWAY" intelligence work.

William G. Roy, PhoM2/c, U. S. S. Yorktown CV-5, June 3-7, 1942

Thanks, Phil! I owe you a big one.
Hornet and Enterprise owe you
a bigger one.
I lost my ship, we won the war--
VF-42/3 Yorktown

I am greatly saddened by Phillip's passing. He was a real gentleman who had great stories to tell about his experiences, especially during WWII. Our hearts go out to Bessie and her family. Phillip will be missed by the members of Old Timer Communicators of Southern California (OTC SOCAL) as he joins the ranks of Silent Keys.
Best regards, /Joe Garza, Chairman Old Timer Communicators of SOCAL//

There were many reasons for the stunning American triumph at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Most of them are centered on the brave men who manned the guns and flew the planes in the midst of desperate combat. But the “Miracle at Midway” had its start with a few enlisted radiomen in Hawaii, like Phil Jacobsen, who stole the enemy’s secrets from the radio waves, giving the U.S. Navy a priceless advantage and ultimate victory.
The members of the Battle of Midway Roundtable now offer...