Guardsman 2622401, 5th Battalion Grenadier Guards. Died from his wounds 25th January 1944. Aged 22. Son of John Stephen and Edith Lillie Jackson, of Wetley Rocks, Staffordshire. Jackson had volunteered three years previous for service, he was educated at Wetley Rocks Primary School and later Alleynes Grammar School, Stone, before being employed by Mr Harold Bednall an accountant in Hanley. Buried in Anzio War Cemetery, Italy. Plot IV. Row B. Grave 1.

Extract from Staffordshire Sentinel - Thursday 10 February 1944, page 1:

Guardsman Jackson, who is reported to have died of wounds was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jackson. The Croft, Wetley Rocks. He volunteered for service three years ago, when employed at a local factory. He had previously been employed by Mr Harold J Bednall, accountant, Hanley Educated at the Wetley Rocks School, and later at the Alleynes Grammar School Stone, he was a prominent member of the Methodist Church at Wetley Rocks. His father Mr. J. S. Jackson, is Commander of the Wetley Rocks Platoon of the Home Guard, of which Guardsman Jackson was formerly a member. A memorial service will be held at the Methodist Church, Wetley Rocks, on Sunday, February 20th.