JACKSON, Harold Melmouth, Private, 16th Battalion

Rank: Private

Regimental Number: 4634

Place of Birth: Adelaide, South Australia

Address: 19 Glyde Street(WW1: 41), East Fremantle, Western Australia

Next of Kin: Father, A M Jackson

Enlistment Date: 10 November 1915

Unit Name: 16th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement

Age embarkation: 26

Marital Status: Single

Occupation: Horse driver

Date of Death: 6 August 1916

Place of Burial: Pozieres British Cemetery (Plot III, Row K, Grave No. 20), Ovillers-La-Boisselle, France

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History

Born in Adelaide, South Australia. Son of Alexander Melmoth Jackson and Mary Ann Elizabeth Jackson of 41 (19 today) Glyde Street, East Fremantle.

Taken on strength Serapeum 2 February 1916 and disembarked at Marsailes.

Killed in Action in France, 6 August 1916. 28 Years old.

Two other brothers served in France and Belgium, and one was awarded a Military medal.


1916 Killed In Action in France, on August 6, Harold Jackson, the dearly beloved and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of 41 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. A true and brave soldier at rest. Inserted by Mr. and Hrs, Hollands and family, 51 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)