Edwin Jackson (1897-1917)
An ongoing project to commemorate and research the lives of those who appear on war memorials and rolls of honour in the local area, who served in the military, or whose deaths were linked to conflict.
Biography
Edwin Jackson was born on 1 October 1897.
Huddersfield's Roll of Honour: 1914-1922
The following extract is from Huddersfield's Roll of Honour: 1914-1922 (2014) by J. Margaret Stansfield:
- JACKSON, EDWIN. Private. No PO/1144(S). Royal Marine Light Infantry, 2nd Royal Marine Battalion, Royal Naval Division. Born Denby, near Huddersfield. Son of Allen and Martha Anne Jackson, Richmond Terrace, Denby. Killed in action, 28.4.1917, aged 19 years. Has no known grave. Commemorated ARRAS MEMORIAL TO THE MISSING.
- Brother of Private HERBERT NORTON JACKSON, killed in action, 3.5.1917.
Links
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission (ID #1574095)
- Imperial War Museums: Lives of the First World War (ID #6922169)