| Regimental number | 588 |
| Place of birth | Gunbar New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Gunbar via Hay, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 167 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Jackson, Gunbar via Hay, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Victoria Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Victoria Cross 'For most conspicuous bravery. On the return from a successful raid, several members of the raiding party were seriously wounded in "No Man's Land" by shell fire. Private Jackson got back safely and, after handing over a prisoner whom he had brought in, immediately went out again under very heavy shell fire and assisted in bringing in a wounded man. He then went out again, and with a sergeant was bringing another wounded man when his arm was blown off by a shell and the sergeant was rendered unconscious. He then returned to our trenches, obtained assistance, and went out again to look for his two wounded comrades. He set a splendid example of pluck and determination. His work has always been marked by the greatest coolness and bravery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Admitted to Casualty Clearing Station, Gallipoli, 3 October 1915 (diarrhoea); transferred to Hospital Ship, 3 October 1915, and admitted to St Patrick's Hospital, Malta, 10 October 1915 (enteric fever). Transferred to No 1 Auxiliary hospital, Heliopolis, 11 January 1916; discharged to duty, 15 February 1916; rejoined Bn, Moascar, 9 Mar5ch 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 18 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 23 March 1916. Wounded in action, 25 June 1916 (shrapnel wound, arms); admitted to 2nd Canadian Stationary Hospital, 27 June 1916 Took part in raid on enemy's trench, night of 25-26 June 1916. Invalided to England, 29 June 1916, and admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, 30 June 1916 (right arm amputated); transferred to No 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 20 July 1916; to No 2 Auxiliary Hospital, Southall, 3 September 1916; to Queen Mary's General Hospital, 26 October 1916; to No 2 Auxiliary Hospital, 5 December 1916. Discharged on furlough, 21 February 1917. Admitted to No 2 Auxiliary Hospital, 27 March 1917; discharged for return to Australia. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 4 May 1917; disembarked Sydney, 4 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit), 15 September 1917. Medals: Victoria Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Full name: John William Alexander JACKSON |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
