Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Cadet Ensign

Unit:

Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government

Awarded on:

December 20th, 1945

Citation:
"Cadet Ensign OLGA JACKSON, who was born a Belgian but now married to a British subject was parachuted into Belgium on 5.8.44. She was sent on a lone mission to discredit a number of senior officers and officials occupying key positions in the German administration in Belgium.
On arrival she immediately made suitable contacts, and formed a centre for the gathering of information on the private and public lives of the persons in whom she was interested.
The liberation of Belgium took place wihin a few weeks but she deserves high praise for the courage she displayed in carrying out this important mission.
It is recommended that Cadet Ensign JACKSON be Mentioned in Despatches."
Colin Gubbins, Major-General. 23.9.45.