| Sir Thomas Jackson | |
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| Born | 20 February 1868 Stoke Damerel, Devon, England |
| Died | 7 July 1945 London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Member of the Royal Victorian Order |
Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Jackson KBE CB MVO (20 February 1868 - 7 July 1945) was a senior Royal Navy officer during World War I.
Born the son of Admiral Sir Thomas Sturges Jackson,[1] Jackson joined the Royal Navy being promoted to Captain in 1905.[2] In 1913 he became the Director of the Intelligence Division of the Admiralty War Staff and then served in World War I becoming Director of the Operations Division in January 1915.[3] He played a key role in the Battle of Jutland in May 1916.[4] Promoted to Rear Admiral in June 1916,[2] he was made Flag Officer, Egypt & The Red Sea in July 1917.[3] He was promoted to Vice Admiral in March 1920.[2]
In 1907 he married Mona Anna Murray.[1]
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