Regimental number | 6042 |
Place of birth | Cannock, Staffordshire, England |
School | Cannock National School, Staffordshire, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 27 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Dairying |
Address | Dixie via Terang, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Brother, J Jackson, Hennesford Street, Cannock Staffordshire, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "Was a prominent footballer. Played for several teams in his native district (in England). Colonist of 5 years". as provided by brother. |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Place of death or wounding | Messines, Belgium |
Age at death | 32 |
Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
Place of burial | Messines Ridge British Cemetery (Plot II, Row C, Grave No. 43), Belgium |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 72 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Elizabeth JACKSON. Native of Cannock, Staffs, England |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |