JACKSON, Benjamin
| Service Number: | N391374 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 15 April 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Lines of Communication Units |
| Born: | Patrick, Scotland , 1 November 1892 |
| Home Town: | Newcastle, Hunter Region, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Construction |
| Died: | Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia, 22 September 1947, aged 54 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Sandgate General Cemetery, Newcastle, NSW |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 15 Apr 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, N391374 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 1943: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, N391374, Lines of Communication Units |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Lynda Cobb
Born in Patrick. Served in the BLACK WATCh. Serving in abroad in India.
Immigrated to Australia after the passing of both his parents.
Sister Norah B. 1894
Married Lillias Florence Patrick 22/11/1920
Blessed with 3 children
Benjamin 1921-2010
Jean 1923-2016
Beryl 1928-2010
Wife Lillias partitioned a few times that Benjamin was charged for "Vagrancy".
A soldier good portion of his life.
Avid photographer who processed and printed his own images in the shed. We have loads of photos and negatives of the family.
Has 'dust on the lungs' from his service.
Cancer in fact. But would not travel to Sydney for treatment. Or tell anyone that it was Cancer.
54y.o when passed.
22/09/1947 in hospital.
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