World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Kirton, Lincolnshire, England, he joined the British Army following the outbreak of World War I in July 1914. He received the VC in May 1918 for his actions as a Sergeant in the 7th (S) Battalion, The East Yorkshire Regiment of the British Army on March 22, 1918 at the Second Battle of Somme near Hermies, France. His citation reads "For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. Sgt. Jackson volunteered and went out through the hostile barrage and brought back valuable information regarding the enemy's movements. Later, when the enemy had established themselves in our line, this N.C.O. rushed at them and, single-handed, bombed them out into the open. Shortly afterwards, again single-handed, he stalked an enemy machine-gun, threw Mills bombs at the detachment, and put the gun out of action. On a subsequent occasion, when all his officers had become casualties, this very gallant N.C.O. led his company in the attack, and, when ordered to retire, he withdrew the company successfully under heavy fire. He then went out repeatedly under heavy fire and carried in wounded." In August 1918 he was killed in combat near Flers, France at the age of 26. His Victoria Cross was auctioned by Sotheby's in May 1989 and is held privately.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Kirton, Lincolnshire, England, he joined the British Army following the outbreak of World War I in July 1914. He received the VC in May 1918 for his actions as a Sergeant in the 7th (S) Battalion, The East Yorkshire Regiment of the British Army on March 22, 1918 at the Second Battle of Somme near Hermies, France. His citation reads "For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. Sgt. Jackson volunteered and went out through the hostile barrage and brought back valuable information regarding the enemy's movements. Later, when the enemy had established themselves in our line, this N.C.O. rushed at them and, single-handed, bombed them out into the open. Shortly afterwards, again single-handed, he stalked an enemy machine-gun, threw Mills bombs at the detachment, and put the gun out of action. On a subsequent occasion, when all his officers had become casualties, this very gallant N.C.O. led his company in the attack, and, when ordered to retire, he withdrew the company successfully under heavy fire. He then went out repeatedly under heavy fire and carried in wounded." In August 1918 he was killed in combat near Flers, France at the age of 26. His Victoria Cross was auctioned by Sotheby's in May 1989 and is held privately.
Bio by: William Bjornstad
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Sergeant - SGT
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