John Jackson

Full name:
John William Alexander Jackson, VC
Born:

Hay
NSW
Australia
Died:

Melbourne
Vic
Australia
Occupation:
Labourer
Fate:

Repatriated to Australia and medically discharged

Highest rank:
Corporal
Enlistment:
Decorations/ commendations:
Victoria Cross (VC), World War I service medals, World War II service medals, Coronation medals
Service:
Australian Imperial Force
Service Number:
588
Conflict:
World War I 1914-1918
Military event:
Battle of Hill 60 1915, Gallipoli Campaign 1915, Western Front 1916-1918
Unit:
17th Australian Infantry Battalion AIF

Last updated:

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DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs) ( ), John William Alexander Jackson, DVA Anzac Portal, accessed 23 August 2025, https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/stories/biographies/john-william-alexander-jackson
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