Description
Queen’s South Africa Medal, 4 bars, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal, 3213 Private James Jackson, Yorkshire Regiment. With copy service papers.
Officially impressed: “3213 Pte J. Jackson, Yorkshire Regt”
Confirmed on the medal roll. With Copy Service Papers.
James Jackson, born in Westhampnett, Chichester, Sussex circa 1871.
Shown there on 1871 and 1881 Census, Parents were George (Born 1838 Sussex) and Emily (Born 1842 Sussex), along with at least 4 siblings.
Attested for service on 6th October 1890.
Saw the following service:
Home, 6th Oct 1890 – 23rd Nov 1899
South Africa, 24th Nov 1899 – 8th August 1902
Home, 9th Aug 1902 – 5th Oct 1902.
