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Pte William Jackson
British Army 12th Btn Middlesex Regiment Essex Regiment
from:Leagrave
(d.7th Aug 1917)
William Jackson. 1888-1917.
Born: in Limbury, Bedfordshire in 1888, William Jackson was the son of William and Anne Jackson, of 17 Marsh Road, Leagrave, Bedfordshire.
Pte William Jackson, 238023, 12th Battalion Middlesex Regiment, was reported wounded and missing in Flanders on 1917-08-07, and later presumed dead on that date. He was aged 29, married and had one child.
His widow Maud first received official news from the War Office in September 1917 that her husband was wounded. A month later she learned he was missing.
William had enlisted in the Essex Regiment (202649) in March 1916 and was drafted to the Front the following June. He had transferred to the Middlesex Regiment by the time of his death.
Prior to joining up he was employed as a blocker by straw hat manufacturer Mr W. A. Sharp, of Victoria Street, Luton.
According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, he was originally buried in a 'small cemetery' with the map reference 'I.17.b.3.8.'. Later, in 1919 he was moved to Birr Crossroads Cemetery, Zillebeke, Belgium.
The age on his gravestone is incorrect and should read 'Age 29'.
He is commemorated on the Leagrave war memorial which is in Marsh Road, Leagrave, Luton. Bedfordshire and also in the Leagrave Royal British Legion Club.
