| Regimental number | 29296 |
| Place of birth | Stanmore New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | Strathmore, Cremorne Road, Cremorne, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J F Jackson, Strathmore, Cremorne Road, Cremorne, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 8th Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 117 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/136/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry in remaining at the signal station when surrounded by the enemy, and in assisting Lieutenant Heslop to safety under heavy fire. Recommendation date: Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry in waiting to sent out "S.O.S" signal when trench was temporarily seized by Germans, and assisting Lieutenant Heslop to escape under fire. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 6th of May, accompanied Lieuetenant HESLOP as telephonist on F.O.O. duty in O.G.2. When the enemy by strong surprise attack succeeded in driving our infantry temporarily out of the trenches, Gunner JACKSON remained with Lieutenant HESLOP until the latter got the 'S.O.S.' Signal through the power buzzer. They were then surrounded by the Germans. Lieutenant HESLOP fought his way throught but was badly wounded in the knee. He was then gallantly assisted by Gunner JACKSON who supported him for 100 yards under heavy fire. Gunner JACKSON'S gallant conduct and support proved invaluable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
