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LCPL THOMAS NORMAN JACKSON, VC.
Thomas Norman Jackson was born in Swinton, Yorkshire on
11th February 1897. He enlisted into the Coldstream
Guards on 22nd November 1915, and he served in France
with the 1st Battalion.
He was promoted to Lance Corporal on 11th June 1918, and
was awarded the Victoria Cross, along with Captain C H
Frisby, for his gallantry on 27th September 1918 at the
Canal du Nord. LCpl Jackson was also killed in action on
this day.
In addition to the VC, he was also awarded the British
War and Victory Medals. His medals were presented to the
Regiment by his brother in 1969.
EXTRACT FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE
27 Nov 1918
 Victoria Cross
20810 Lance Corporal Thomas Norman JACKSON, 1st Bn
Coldstream Guards
For most conspicuous bravery and self sacrifice in the
attack across the Canal du Nord, near Graincourt.
On the morning of 27th September 1918, Lance Corporal
Jackson was the first to volunteer to follow Captain C H
Frisby, Coldstream Guards, across the Canal du Nord in
his rush against an enemy machine gun post. With two
comrades he followed his officer across the canal,
rushed the post, capturing two machine guns, and so
enabled the companies to advance. Later in the morning,
Lance Corporal Jackson was the first to jump into a
German trench which his platoon had to clear, and after
doing further excellent work was unfortunately killed.
Throughout the whole day until he was killed this young
non-commissioned officer showed the greatest valour and
devotion to duty, and set an inspiring example to all.
His medal(s)
is on display at Regimental Headquarters.
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