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Edward James Jackson

In memory of:

Private Edward James Jackson

September 27, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

160715

Age:

35

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)

Division:

31st Bn.

Additional Information


Son of Mr. T. C. Jackson, of Hamilton, Ontario; husband of Decima Eva Jackson, of 510, 17th Avenue East, Calgary, Alberta.

Commemorated on Page 108 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

X. B. 11.

Location:

Courcelette is a village some 10 kilometres north-east of the town of Albert, just off the D929 road to Bapaume. The Courcelette British Cemetery is approximately 1 kilometre west of the village on the south side of a track, suitable for cars, from the secondary road from Courcelette to Pozieres. The route is signposted in the village.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorabilia– Photo of Edward James Jackson (with horn) other two men unidentified.  Jackson was an active member of the Salvation Army.  Telegram sent to his parents in Hamilton Ontario.
  • Grave marker– Taken 11/09/21
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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