| Regimental number | 10/395 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Lancashire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | General Post Office, Wellington |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | U Jackson, c/o Steele Bros, Pyinmana, Burmah, India |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For gallantry and consistent devotion to duty. From 22/9/17 to 24/2/18 he has commanded a Platoon with unfailing energy and enthusiasm. He led his Platoon in action on the 4th October, 1917, near Gravenstafel with splendid determination, and displayed fine powers of leadership and initiative, while his utter disregard of danger and untiring energy were a great source of inspiration to his men, both in the attack and during consolidation. He has, in previous actions, been noted for extremely good work and high personal courage.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 May 1918 |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Englebelmer Communal Cemetery Extension (Row F, Grave No 17), nr Albert, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Father: Robert Jackson, St Helens, England |
| Medals |
Mention in Despatches 'For gallantry and consistent devotion to duty. From 22/9/17 to 24/2/18 he has commanded a Platoon with unfailing energy and enthusiasm. He led his Platoon in action on the 4th October, 1917, near Gravenstafel with splendid determination, and displayed fine powers of leadership and initiative, while his utter disregard of danger and untiring energy were a great source of inspiration to his men, both in the attack and during consolidation. He has, in previous actions, been noted for extremely good work and high personal courage.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18052533 |