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We remember Wilson M Jackson
We remember Wilson M Jackson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
location
38 Trafford Street, Scunthorpe
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6152701
1901
1910
appointments
Preliminary Training
Source:6152807
13th April 1910 - 31st October 1910
1910
enlistment
Lincoln
United Kingdom
Source:6152744
13th April 1910
1910
appointments
Annual Training- Hibaldstow?
Source:6152807
24th July 1910 - 7th August 1910
1911
location
38, Trafford St, Scunthorpe
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6152706
1911
1911
appointments
Annual Training
Source:6152807
30th July 1911 - 13th August 1911
1912
appointments
Annual Training
Source:6152807
4th August 1912 - 11th August 1912
1913
appointments
Annual Training
Source:6152807
27th July 1913 - 3rd August 1913
1914
appointments
Embodied Service
Source:6152807
5th August 1914 - 19th April 1916
1914
location
Luton
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6152721
6th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6152810
1st March 1915 - 20th October 1915
1916
discharge
Source:6152744
19th April 1916
employment
Labourer
Lysaghts Steel works
Scunthorpe
United Kingdom
Source:6152805
service
British Army
Private
1065
Lincolnshire Regiment
Source:2078781
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6152744
1938
death
Not War Related
Pneumonia, abscesses on the lung- family knowledge
Scunthorpe
United Kingdom
Source:6152767
June 1938
sibling
Ada E. Jackson
Source:6152701
sibling
Emily A Jackson
Source:6152701
sibling
Thomas Jackson
Source:6152701
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilson M |
| Initials | WM |
| Last Name | Jackson |
| Source | 2078781 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Trafford Street, Scunthorpe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 38, Trafford St, Scunthorpe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Luton | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 6th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1065 | Lincolnshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Jackson | mother | ||
| George Jackson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada E. Jackson | sister | ||
| Emily A Jackson | sister | ||
| Thomas Jackson | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-04-13 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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5th Lincs Band.Wilson M Jackson is third from the right on the front row laid down. Taken in 1914Contributed by:
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BugleThis bugle was owned by W M Jackson and can be seen in the 5th Lincs band photo.Contributed by:
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1901 Census 38 Trafford St1901 census containing names of parents and siblingsContributed by:
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G Co. 5th Lincs 6th Sept 1914Photo postcard sent from Luton on 6/9/14. W M Jackson front laying down with cig in mouth. Note some had uniform, others hadn't yet.Contributed by:
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Rear of G Co. 5th Lincs photoPostcard, message home to 38, Trafford St. signed Marsh (Marshall)Contributed by:
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Gas mask and shrapnel -1915During the Hohenzollen Campaign 26th May 1915, a British shrapnel shell prematurely exploded killing one man and injuring six others one of which was Wilson M Jackson my father. A piece of shrapnel pierced his trousers and gasmask and entered his right hip. This can be seen in the photo. He was patched up and sent back into battle.Contributed by:
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Discharge papers - 19th April 1916Item shows dates of discharge and number of days in service including time in the Territorials.Contributed by:
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Register of deaths W M JacksonRegister showing registration of death June 1938Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard22107 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard22107 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Marshal Jackson | Peter6531 | |
| 5th Lincs B Company | Peter6531 | |
| 5th Lincs Band. | Peter6531 | |
| Bugle | Peter6531 | |
| 1901 Census 38 Trafford St | Peter6531 | |
| 1911 census 38, Trafford St, Scunthorpe | Peter6531 | |
| G Co. 5th Lincs 6th Sept 1914 | Peter6531 | |
| Rear of G Co. 5th Lincs photo | Peter6531 | |
| Gas mask and shrapnel -1915 | Peter6531 | |
| Discharge papers - 19th April 1916 | Peter6531 | |
| Register of deaths W M Jackson | Peter6531 | |
| Enlistment papers #1 | Peter6531 | |
| Medical Report 1910 | Peter6531 | |
| Statement of services | Peter6531 | |
| Military History | Peter6531 | |
| Medical History | Peter6531 | |
| Casualty form | Peter6531 | |
| Birth registration 1892 | Peter6531 |
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