| Surname: | Jackson |
| Initials: | A |
| Rank: | L/Cpl A/Cpl |
| Army Number: | P/10738 |
| Notes: | MMP. From Stockport. Previously served in the2 VB Manchester Regiment and Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry, 11 years. Formerly A/Sgt. Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry, No. 3376. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3a) Egypt, 10/11/1914 to 13/3/17 and (1) France 14/7/17. 31/8/1914 he enlisted as Pte, Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry, No. 3376 and No. 2016, age 37.8 years, born Hulme, Manchester, occupation Merchant, address: 16 Beauchamp Street, Stockport, Cheshire1/3/19 to class Z reserve. Served Home 31/8/1914 to 9/9/1914, Gallipoli & Egypt 10/9/1914 to 15/3/1917, Home 16/3/1917 to 13/7/1918, BEF 14/3/1917 to 7/11/1917, Italy 8/11/1917 to 30/1/1918, Home 31/1/1918 to 1/3/1919, 2/3/1919 to class Z reserve. 10/1914 attached to MMP, 31/2/1917 with PM, 3 Army, 1/8/1917 with HQ 42 Division, 13/10/1917 with 7 Division. 1/3/1917 transferred to MMP as A/Sgt. Arthur Jackson. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31372 Page: 6942 June 3, 1919) |
| Citation: | MMP. Italy. Notification of DCM. L/Cpl (A/Sgt). |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 31819 Page: 3057 March 11, 1920) |
| Citation: | MMP. Italy. DCM Citation.P/10738 LANCE CORPORAL (ACTING SGT) A JACKSONMILITARY MOUNTED POLICEDuring the advance over the Piave (Italy) and on the night of the 26/27 October 1918, he maintained his position on the Maserada Bridge throughout a very heavy bombardment by shells and bombs. The great coolness he displayed, and the careful handling of the troops prevented a panic which would have led to a loss of life. |