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He was 52/53. Death Registration:

Deaths Mar 1921 Jackson William 52 Bromley 2a 717
Bromley was, at the time, in the county of Kent

Husband of Ada--66 Hatherley Road. 

Address in Australia-Clarindas Street, Parkes, New South Wales
Age at embarkation-32
Next of kin-Sister, Helen Price, 33 Barnby Street, Eltham, London, England
Enlistment date-27 August 1914-NSW
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll
22 August 1914.

Unit name-3rd Battalion, G Company

AWM Embarkation Roll number-23/20/1

Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal Roll-Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll-55th Battalion

Returned to Australia 30 June 1918 – he appears to have come back to England where he died in 1921.

Honoured on the Bexley Roll of Honour.

The summary below was completed by Cathy Sedgwick – Facebook “WW1 Australian War Graves in England/UK/Scotland/Ireland 

Died on this date – 5th January…… William Henry Jackson was born at Wandsworth, London, Surrey, England around 1868.

On 27th August, 1914 William Henry Jackson enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) at Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales stating he was a 32 year old, single, Seaman from Parkes, New South Wales.
Private William Henry Jackson, Service number 1346, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on HMAT Euripides (A14) on 20th October, 1914 with the 3rd Infantry Battalion “G” Company.

[The first entry on Casualty Form – Active Service for Private William Henry Jackson was “embarked 22/8/14.” – no other details listed.]
He embarked on Derflinger on 5th April, 1915 (from Alexandria) to join M. E. F. (Mediterranean Expeditionary Force).

Private William Henry Jackson was wounded at Gallipoli between 25 – 30th April, 1915. He was transferred to Hospital Ship Galeka then transferred to Delta on 2nd May, 1915. Private Jackson arrived at Southampton, England on Delta on 12th May, 1915. He was admitted to Royal Eye Hospital, England for treatment for Conjunctivitis in Right & Left Eyes. He was fit for Convalescent Hospital on 17th May, 1915.

He forfeited 8 days’ pay on 29th June, 1915 while overstaying his leave while posted at Weymouth, England – from 10 am on 16th June, 1915 till 2.15 pm on 23rd June, 1915. This was queried by Legal Department.

On 29th July, 1915 Private Jackson forfeited 2 days’ pay on 29th July, 1915 while posted at Monte Video Camp, England – 1. Absenting himself from Piquet after being duly warned & remaining absent until found at 2.15 pm on 29th July, 1915 & 2. Drunk.

Private William Henry Jackson was part of No. 2 Draft returning from Australian & New Zealand Base at Weymouth, England to rejoin M.E.F. (Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) on 19th August, 1915. He was admitted to Beltana – no date recorded & rejoined his Unit at Anzac on 2nd September, 1915.

He reported sick at Anzac on 15th December, 1915. He was admitted to 24th British Field Ambulance on 16th December, 1915 with Iritis then transferred to Rest Camp at Mudros on 23rd December, 1915.

On 28th December, 1915 Private Jackson disembarked at Alexandria from H.T. Huntsgreen (after the evacuation of Gallipoli). He rejoined 3rd Battalion at Tel-el-Kebir on 30th December, 1915.

Private Jackson was transferred to 55th Battalion on 13th February, 1916 from 3rd Battalion. He was taken on strength of 55th Battalion at Tel-el-Kebir on 14th February, 1916.

He was promoted to Corporal on 20th February, 1916 at Tel-el-Kebir.

On 19th June, 1916 Corporal Jackson embarked from Alexandria on H.T. Caledonian to join B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force). He disembarked at Marseilles, France on 29th June, 1916.

Corporal Jackson reported sick on 3rd November, 1916. He was admitted to 3rd Stationary Hospital at Rouen, France on 6th November, 1916 with Myalgia. Corporal Jackson was invalided to England from Havre, France on 8th November, 1916 on Hospital Ship Lanfranc.

He was admitted to 3rd Southern General Hospital at Oxford, England on 8th November, 1916 with Myalgia – slight. Corporal Jackson was transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital at Harefield on 13th December, 1916 from 3rd Southern General Hospital. The Hospital Admission form recorded “Rheumatism, Convalescent.” Corporal Jackson was discharged from 1st Auxiliary Hospital to Wareham on 18th December, 1916.

Corporal Jackson was posted to No. 4 Command Depot at Wareham, Dorset. The Medical form reported he “complains of rheumatic pains in neck & thighs. Left Battalion Nov 4th – 16.” Corporal Jackson was medically classified on 19th January, 1917 & 29th January, 1917 as B1 A2 (fit for Overseas Training Camp in 3 – 4 weeks). He was medically classified on 10th February, 1917 as B1 A3 (fit for Overseas Training Camp in 2 – 3 weeks) & again on 11th March, 1917 as B1 A3.

A marriage was registered in the March quarter, 1917 in the district of Wandsworth, London, England between a “William Jackson” & an “Ada Billingham.”

The next-of-kin of Corporal William Henry Jackson was changed on 1st March, 1917 to Mrs Ada Jackson, wife, 655 Wandsworth Road, Clapham Junction, London, England (previously next-of-kin was E. Price, sister, 33 Barnby St, West Ham, London, England).

He was absent from No. 4 Command Depot at Wareham, Dorset from 1st to 6th March, 1917. He was written up for an Offence while posted at Wareham – A.W.L. (Absent without Leave) from 9.30 am on 1st March, 1917 to noon on 6th March, 1917. He was severely reprimanded by Lieutenant Colonel Roberts & forfeited 6 days’ pay.

A Medical Report was completed on Corporal William Henry Jackson on 13th March, 1917 at Wareham. His disability was recorded as Rheumatism & Age. Corporal Jackson’s age was recorded on the “Medical Report of an Invalid” form as 52 years last birthday. His disability originated in France in August, 1916. “Says he never had rheumatism before August 1916. Was perfectly healthy when he enlisted. Had fever in India in 1892.” Corporal Jackson’s present condition was “No swelling of joints. Heart sounds rapid but no murmur. His age seems sufficient cause to make him unfit for General Service. Still complains of Rheumatic pains.” The Officer in charge of the medical case recommended that Corporal Jackson was permanently unfit for General Service & temporarily unfit for Home Service. The Medical Board recommended that Private Jackson was permanently unfit for General Service & unfit for Home Service for more than six months.

On 6th April, 1917 Corporal Jackson was admitted to 16th Field Ambulance with Scabies.

He was marched in to No. 4 Command Depot at Wareham, Dorset, England on 13th April, 1917 from 16th Field Ambulance. Corporal Jackson was marched out from No. 4 Command Depot, Wareham on 17th April, 1917 & marched in to No. 2 Command Depot at Weymouth, Dorset on the same day.

Lena Brenda Jackson, daughter of William & Ada Jackson, was baptised on 16th May, 1917 at St. George’s Church, Battersea, London, England. The family address was listed as 132 New Rd, Battersea & William Jackson was recorded as a Soldier.

Corporal William Henry Jackson was sent sick to King George Hospital, Stamford Street, London on 31st May, 1917 from No. 2 Command Depot, Weymouth. He was admitted the same day with Asthma. The Hospital Admissions form recorded “On admission – Patient has a cough. Breathing laboured & noisy. Has an attack of asthma. Poultices to chest. Decidedly better. Breathing easier. No attack since 4-6-17. Transfer to Harefield Park Australian Hospital.” Corporal Jackson was transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield on 27th June, 1917.

A Medical Report was completed on Corporal William Henry Jackson on 28th June, 1917 at No. 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, Middlesex, England. His disability was listed as Chronic Bronchitis. His disability originated in France in April, 1917. “Had a cough all winter of 1916/1917 but was on duty till April when he became ill with severe cough & breathlessness. No history indicating ___complaint. Has been confined to bed till present date.” The Officer in charge of the medical case recommended that Corporal Jackson be classified as “cii? ciii?” (cii – unfit for overseas; temporarily unfit for Home Service) (ciii – Permanently unfit for Service). The Medical Board recommended that Corporal Jackson was permanently unfit for General & Home Service.

He was discharged from 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield on 4th July, 1917 to Weymouth.
On 22nd September, 1917 Corporal Jackson was sent sick to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, London whilst on Leave from Weymouth. He was admitted on 23rd September, 1917.

Corporal Jackson had been written up for A.W.L. from 18th September, 1917 but this was cancelled in consequence of his illness & admission to Hospital.
He was transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, Middlesex on 6th March, 1918.

A Medical Report was completed on Corporal William Henry Jackson on 7th March, 1918 at No. 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield. His disability was listed as Aneurysm Aorta & his age last birthday was recorded as 50 years. Corporal Jackson’s Aneurysm had originated in May, 1917 at Weymouth. “This man did duty until May 1917 when he states he was (Boarded). In Sept 1917 whilst on leave in London HQ Horseferry Rd sent him to the 3rd London Gen Hosp on 23rd Sept 1917. He was transferred to No.1 A.A.H on 6 – 3 -18. No history of Syphilis.” Corporal Jackson’s present condition was recorded as “Pale looking man with shortness of breath and on exertion marked laryngeal studor and brassy cough…….Chest – markedly emphysematous over the upper part of both lungs. There is very harsh breathing breath sound sibulent sounds more marked on the R/side than on the left as there was obstruction of the larger bronchi….” The Officer in charge of the medical case recommended that Corporal Jackson be classified as Ciii. (ciii – Permanently unfit for Service). The Medical Board recommended that Corporal Jackson was permanently unfit for all Services.

Corporal Jackson was reported A.W.L. (Absent without Leave) on 15th March, 1918. This was later reported to be an error.

On 21st March, 1918 Corporal Jackson was admitted to King George Hospital, Stamford Street, London while on Leave from Harefield. The Hospital Admissions form recorded “Haemosplysis. Complains pain & dullness in supper chest. Marked in inspiration. Vocal cords – bilateral paralysis – apparently voice husky. No marled signs in chest. Xray – both diaphragms move freely. Appearances suggest fibrosis of lung following inflammatory lesion. Trans to Aust Hopl.” He was transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital at Harefield on 26th April, 1918.

He was listed for return to Australia for discharge on 30th June, 1918 per D14 due to Aneurysm Aorta. He embarked on Hospital Ship Kanowna, embarking from England on 22nd July, 1918 & arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, on 1st September, 1918 then on to Sydney, New South Wales on 3rd September, 1918.

A Medical Report was completed on Corporal William Henry Jackson on 8th November, 1919 at No. 4 Australian General Hospital, Australia. Corporal Jackson had arrived from England on Kanowna on 4th September, 1918. “was returned in Sept/18 suffering with aortic aneurysm. Has been Xrayed and screened here on numerous occasions. Aneurysm of aortic arch always present in skiagrams.” His present condition was listed as “Short of breath on exertion. Slight cough. Is able to get about a little.” The Medical Officer in charge of case recommended that Corporal Jackson be discharged as permanently unfit for General Service & his condition was due to Military Service. The Medical Board stated that Corporal Jackson had 100% total disability. An operation was not advised & he was convalescent at home for life. They recommended on 11th November, 1919 that he be discharged as permanently unfit for General Service.

Corporal William Henry Jackson was confirmed for discharge from Australian Imperial Force on 12th November, 1919.

A “William Jackson”, Labourer, aged 52 was a passenger on Ormonde which arrived at the port of London, England on 27th November, 1920 from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Ex-Corporal William Henry Jackson died on 5th January, 1921. He would have died from a War related illness as he is included in Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour.

He was buried in Sidcup Cemetery, Sidcup, Greater London, England – Plot number C. 15.556 and now has a Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone.

(The above is a summary of my research. The full research can be found by following the link below)
https://ww1austburialsuk.weebly.com/-sidcup.html