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Birthdate
He was born in Gunbar, New South Wales -
Joining the AIF
He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force after his father raised his age allowing him to join -
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He landed at Gallipoli and fought at Kaiakij Aghala. He was hospitalized six weeks later because he suffered from severe dysentery -
To England
He was put on board the 'Esquibo' to be returned to England -
Returned
He returned to duty -
Returning to battle
He rejoined his battlion nine days before they left from Alexandria on their six day voyage to Marselles, France as part of the second division -
Taking Over
His division took over a forward position in the eastern Armentieres Sector -
Vonlunteering
Jackson volunteered for operations at midnight as he acted as a scout for a party that consisted of 40 officers and men -
Amputation
The hospital ship 'St. Patrick' took Jackson from Boulogne to the third London General Hospital in England where his right arm was amputated -
Victoria Cross
The approval of the Victoria Cross by King George V, was gazetted for Jackson five days before his nineteenth birthday, making him the youngest Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross -
Transfer
He was transferred to the first Australian Auxiliary Hospital -
Victoria Cross
King George V invested Jackson's Victoria Cross to him at Buckingham Palace -
Son's Acheivements
The Department of Defense notified John Jackson of both of his son's decorations, the VC and the DCM -
To Australia
He remained in England until he was invalided back to Australia -
Back in Australia
He arrived in Sydney, Australia -
After WWI
He moved to Merriwa in the New England area, -
Marriage
He married Ivy Morris at Kogarah, New South Wales. -
Relocation
He moved to Melbourne, Australia. -
VC Celebration
He sailed to England for the Victoria Cross Cenenary Celebrations. -
Deathdate
He died in Melboure, Australia at the age of 69 after serving 31 years in the military
