Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Servicenumber 572424/55072.

Promotions:
?: Corporal;
2nd April 1943: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency);
2nd October 1943: Flying Officer on probation (war
subs.):
2nd April 1945: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
22nd August 1946: Flying Officer, Extended service;
2nd October 1946: Flight Lieutenant.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 150 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 26th, 1944

Citation:
"One night in April, 1944, this officer piloted an aircraft detailed to attack a target in Northern Italy. Whilst over the target area the aircraft sustained damage. Smoke and oil immediately commenced to pour from one of the engines.
Nevertheless, the bombing run was completed and course was set for home. The aileron control rod had been badly bent and it was only possibly to retain control of the aircraft after the rudder bar had been firmly tied down. In the face of great difficulty, Flying Officer Jackson reached an airfield. When coming in to land the second engine failed, but Flying Officer Jackson effected a masterly landing. He displayed skill, coolness and courage throughout."

The London Gazette dated 26th May 1944.

• - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 2nd July 1943, Issue 36079, dated 6th July 1943
  - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 12th October 1943, Issue 36211, dated 15th October 1943
  - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 23rd May 1944, Issue 36531, dated 26th May 1944
  - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 24th April 1945, Issue 37053, dated 27th April 1945
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 13th December 1946, Issue 37818, dated 17th December 1946
  - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of7th February 1947, Issue 37878, dated 11th February 1947