Jackson, Richard –

Husband of Mrs. Jackson, of 3, Rivington Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 79, Brackley Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Formerly Private 7978, 3rd Bn. and 23rd Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers. Wounded in August and November 1914, and by an explosive bullet in the right knee November 1917. Recommeded for Distinguished Service Medal. Previously served in the South African Campaign.

Personal details

  • Surname: Jackson
  • Forename: Richard
  • Date of birth: February 14th, 1882
  • Birth place: Farnworth, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: 618168
  • Regiment: Labour Corps
  • Enlistment date: July 9th, 1900 - 1900-07-09
  • Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B183751
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 04/09/1914 13/11/1914 20/11/1914 27/11/1914 18/04/1915 08/06/1915 07/12/1917

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