Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1945

"Corporal Jackson was a wireless mechanic during an action at Nyaungkashe on the West bank of the Sittang River when the position was subjected to intense and accurate enemy shell fire. Although the area in which the wireless set was situated became the object of prolonged shelling, Corporal Jackson worked unceasingly on the maintenance of his set. On 5th July, 1945, two shells fell within 20 yards of the apparatus damaging it and wounding him in the chest. Completely disregarding his wound and the continued shelling in the immediate vicinity, this airman remained at his post until the set was repaired and he had succeeded in establishing communication with supporting aircraft. Throughout the remainder of the action this airman continued to work his net under heavy fire and maintained the vital ground to air communication to the end. Corporal Jackson displayed courage and devotion to duty in keeping with the highest tradition of the service."