Description
Queen’s South Africa, 3 bars, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen, 4157 Pte E.C. Jackson, 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards, from Slimbridge, Gloucester.
Officially engraved in style commonly seen to this unit: “4157 Pte E.C. Jackson Gren. Gds”
Confirmed on the roll, also entitled to a matching King’s South Africa Medal, with both clasps.
With copy service papers.
“LOCAL POLICE RESERVISTS
P.C. Edwin Charles Jackson, of the Gloucester City Force, on Friday received his notice to appear at Wellington Barracks, London, on Saturday, 30th December. He is the last reserve man in the city force. Jackson, who is 6 feet high, is a Grenadier Guardsman, and his company is with Lord Methuen at the Modder River. His parents reside at Hartpury.”
Served:
Home, 2nd January 1893 – 17th March 1900
South Africa, 18th March 1900 – 31st July 1902.
Home, 1st Aug 1902 – 1st Jan 1905.
Enlisted on 2nd Jan 1895, and had been in the Army Reserves since 2nd January 1896.
Emergency Recalled for the Boer War on 26th November 1899, and posted to 2nd Battalion for Active Service.
Discharged at the end of his terms of service on 1st Jan 1905.
Edwin Charles Jackson was born circa 1875 in the town of Slimbridge, near Stonehouse, Gloucester.
After leaving the army, he returned home to Gloucester, and during 1899 was recalled whilst serving as a Policeman.
He is listed on the 1911 Census, living in Kingsholm, Gloucester, where he worked as a “Police Constable, Gloucestershire Constabulary.”
With his wife Alice Maria Jackson, who was from Cirencester, Gloucester, and his 5 year old son Edwin Stephen Charles Jackson.
In later life, during 1939, he had a new wife, Florence Mercy Jackson and lived at The Briars, Innsworth Lane, Gloucester.
He is listed as “Police Pensioner and Gardener.”
Gloucester Citizen, 14th October 1902 recall his return:
“THE CHIEF CONSTABLES REPORT
….Admiral Christian also reported that the following reservists have joined the Police Force after serving during the War in South Africa…:-… Second Class Constable E.C. Jackson, joined the Police Force on January 6th, 1896; rejoined the Army 1st Jan 1900, returned to the Police Force on 21st August 1902.”
His obituary, Gloucester Citizen, 7th Jan 1947:
“MR E C JACKSON
The Funeral of Mr Edwin Charles Jackson, of the Briars, 18, Innsworth Lane, Gloucester has taken place.
The first part of the service was held at Holy Trinity Church in Longlevens, the Rev F.J. Newth officiating.
Mr R.G. Benfield at the organ, played suitable music, and the hymns sung were Abide With Me, and At Even Ere The Sun Was Set, The internment followed at Barnwood Churchyard….”
