| Regimental number | 5129 |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria |
| School | Katunga State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Numurkah, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Jackson, Numurkah, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Light Horse |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 21 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Bulls Road Cemetery (Plot I, Row C, Grave No. 3), Flers, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 73 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George adn Mary JACKSON, Numurkah, Victoria |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Location, MOUQUET FARM. Who, as an observer and scout, obtained much valuable information which materially assisted the successful entry of enemy strong point 54. Under great danger, he maintained constant observation during our occupancy of this point, supplying excellent and reliable information. He assisted Sergeant ROSS to repell the enemy bombing attack, showing the greatest fearlessness and judgment. August 28th, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother-in-law: Lt Phillip James BAYLISS, 13th Light Horse Regiment, fate not recorded on Nominal Roll. |
| 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
