Derby Evening Telegraph, Wednesday April 14, 1915. ‘LOCAL COMMISSIONS The London Gazette last night contained the following:- War Office, April 13th. Territorial Forcee: Infantry Service Battalions. The Sherwood Foresters (Notts. And Derbyshire Regiment) – 15th Battalion (Nottingham): The undermentioned to be temporary second-lieutenants: [names included] Edward Cecil Jackson, dated March 23rd.’
An article published in the Nottingham Evening Post dated 6th June 1916 reads :-
“NOTTINGHAM OFFICER'S FATE.
“LIEUT. E. C. JACKSON, OF THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS.
“News has been received Lieut. E. C. Jackson, of the Sherwood Foresters, who has been reported missing, is now reported wounded missing and believed killed.
“Lieut. Jackson, who was in his 21st year, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Jackson, of Hazlewood, Forest-grove, Nottingham. A student at the Nottingham University, he took a diploma in coal mining, and was for some time with the Clay Cross Colliery Company. He was in the College Training Corps, and obtained his commission in March, 1915, receiving a promotion the following November.
“He was for a short period transferred to a mortar battery, but at the special request of his colonel rejoined his original battalion. He was in charge of a machine gun section.”
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Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Wednesday 7 June 1916: ‘A young Nottingham officer. At first reported missing, Lieutenant EC Jackson, of the Sherwood Foresters, son of Mr RH Jackson, of Nottingham, is now reported wounded and missing, believed killed. Lieutenant Jackson, who was in his 21st year, was a student at the Nottingham University, and after taking a diploma in coal mining he was for some time in the employ of the Clay Cross Colliery Company. Lieutenant Jackson served in the Nottingham University OTC, obtained his commission in March, 1915, and received promotion the following November. For a brief period he was transferred to a mortar battery, but at the special request of his Colonel rejoined his original battalion and was in charge of a machine gun section.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
UK De Ruvigny’s ROH 1914-1919: ‘Jackson Edward Cecil, Lieut. 15th (Service) Battn. The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regt.) s. of Robert Henry Jackson, of 14, Addison Street, Nottingham, retired Manufacturer, by his wife, Mary Ann, dau. of Joseph W Thraves; b. Bridgford, co. Nottingham, 27 Jan. 1895; educ. Higher Grade School there and Nottingham University, where he obtained a Mining Certificate; was a Mining Surveyor; enlisted in Dec. 1914, was gazetted 2nd Lieut. Sherwood Foresters in March, 1915, being promoted Lieut. the following Nov.; served with the Expeditionary force in France and Flanders from Jan. 1916, and was killed in action at Neuve Chapelle 30 May following. His Commanding Officer wrote; ‘Your son was a most capable officer, beloved and respected by all, especially his own men,’ and another officer: ‘Your son was a most efficient officer, a good companion, always cheerful.’ Another also wrote: ‘He died at his post bravely and fearlessly … an example and inspiration to us all.’ Unm.’
All Saints Church News, August 1917: 'Memorial marble and alabaster tablet in memory of Lieutenant Edward Cecil Jackson has been erected n the church by his family. Obituary of his life and death in issue July 1916.'
Inscription on family memorial, All Saints church: “In affectionate remembrance of Lieutenant Edward Cecil Jackson, 15th Sherwood Foresters. Born January 27th 1895, killed at Neuve Chapelle, May 31st 1916 (sic). He gave his life to hold the line and do his duty. A most capable officer, beloved and respected by all, especially by his own men”. “Called to Higher Service.” The words on the epitaph were taken in part from a letter of condolence written by Edward's commanding officer.
Inscription on Jackson family grave, Nottingham Church (Rock) Cemetery: 'In loving memory of Robert Henry Jackson, who died Feb 19th 1921 aged 66 years. Also of Mary Ann, his beloved wife, who died March 2nd 1939 aged 82 years. And their son Kenneth Cyril who died May 9th 1903, aged 8 years. Peace, perfect peace.' Kerbstone: 'Edward Cecil. Killed in action May 31st (sic) 1916, aged 22 years. Robert Arthur. Died in Arizona Jan 22nd 1916, aged 32 years.' Kerbstone: 'Also of Isaac Jackson. Died Sept. 24th 1892 aged 73 years. And his wife Sally. Died Sept. 10th 1873 aged 48 years.' [parents of Robert Henry Jackson]
Probate: Jackson Edward Cecil of Hazlewood Mount Hooton-road Nottingham lieutenant in HM Army died 30 May 1916 in France Administration (with Will) Nottingham 27 March [1917] to Robert Henry Jackson [father] gentleman. Effects £163 6s. 5d.
Probate: Jackson Robert Henry of 14 Addison-street Nottingham died 18 February 1921 at Bournemouth Probate Nottingham 13 April to Joseph Henry Jackson fancy goods manufacturer and Mary Ann Jackson widow. Effects £3195 3s. 4d.
Probate: Jackson Mary Ann of 115 Harlaxton-drive Nottingham widow died 2 March 1939 Probate Nottingham to Joseph Henry Jackson retired manufacturer and Dorothy Mary Allen (wife of Thomas Allen). Effects £10978 2s. 1d.