John Parker Nicholson JACKSON

Regimental number108
Place of birthGeelong Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor mechanic
Address90 Bay Street, Brighton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Victoria Jackson, Anglesea River via Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date6 December 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Machine Gun Section
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 August 1955
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery