JACKSON, Allan Frederick
| Service Number: | 1200464 |
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| Enlisted: | 8 February 1965 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | HQ Australian Force Vietnam |
| Born: | Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, 3 December 1945 |
| Home Town: | Lismore, Lismore Municipality, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Newrybar Primary School, Ballina High School and Richmond River High School, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation: | Apprentice Builder |
| Memorials: |
Non Warlike Service
| 8 Feb 1965: | Enlisted Australian Army (Post WW2), Private, 1200464, 1st Recruit Training Battalion (1RTB) , Kapooka |
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Vietnam War Service
| 4 May 1967: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Private, 1200464, HQ Australian Force Vietnam |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Liz Williamson
Following Allan’s return from Vietnam, he was classified as Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) in September 1970. He became actively involved in the veteran community, joining the NSW Branch of the Korea & South East Asia Forces Association in 1970. In 1974, he helped establish the Lismore and Northern Rivers Sub-Branch, serving as its Foundation Secretary and later being awarded Life Membership in recognition of his service.
In 1975, he took on the role of Assistant Secretary of the Far North Coast TPI sub branch and in 1988 was honoured with Life Membership for his ongoing commitment.
Allan continued to contribute extensively to the community. From 1980, he volunteered with the TS Lismore Naval Cadet Unit for over 20 years, receiving Life Membership and becoming a Patron of the unit.
He was also a dedicated member of the Alstonville Lions Club for ten years, earning several honours including Club Member of the Year, a District Governor’s Award, and the Lions Distinguished Service Award.
He has received numerous Certificates of Appreciation from various community groups in recognition of his service.
Courtesy of Allan Jackson
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