| Sir Thomas Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 20, 1868 |
| Died | July 7, 1945 (aged 77) |
| Place of birth | Stoke Damerel, Devon, England |
| Place of death | London, England |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Thunderer (1911)[1] |
| 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.
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Born the son of Admiral Sir Thomas Sturges Jackson,[2] Jackson joined the Royal Navy being promoted to Captain in 1905.[3] 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.[4] He played a key role in the Battle of Jutland in May 1916, providing Admiral Jellicoe with incorrect information that the German High Seas Fleet appeared to have remained in harbour.[5] Promoted to Rear Admiral in June 1916,[3] he was made Flag Officer, Egypt & The Red Sea in July 1917.[4] He was promoted to Vice Admiral in March 1920.[3]
Family[]
In 1907 he married Mona Anna Murray.[2]
References[]
- ↑ The Dreadnought Project
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Peerage.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Navy List April 1922
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Royal Navy Flag Officers 1914-1918
- ↑ Massie, Castles of Steel (2003), pp. 580-582
External links[]
- The Dreadnought Project: T
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