William (Billy) Jackson

Rank:MarineNumber:PLY/X 107655
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:No. 41 R.M. Commando
Name of Rgt or Ship:Royal Marines
Died:06/06/1944Age:20
How Died:Killed in Action
Country of burial:FranceGrave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Bayeux Cemetery
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
Born during the September quarter 1923 in the Bucklow R.D. - ref: 8a/292,
the son of James William & Harriett Jackson (Gibbs).

See - http://www.pegasusarchive.org/normandy/war_41cdo.htm website for
detailed information on the 41 R.M. Commando's part in the Normandy
landings.

Death reported in the 08/06/1945 edition of the Sale & Stretford Guardian.

His Father - James William Jackson, died 02/07/1937 aged 51, is buried in
Timperley (Christ Church P.C.) Churchyard.   His private gravestone also
commemorates his son "Billy".

Timperley M.I. - "Also in Memory of Billy Jackson his beloved Son, who was
killed in action 06/06/1944 aged 20, buried in Bayeux British Cemetery,
Normandy" - "In God's Safe-Keeping"

Normandy M.I. - "Always thoughtful, always kind, beautiful memory left
behind".


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