Draft:Christopher Goddard Jackson
Bio of only 7th Dragoon officer KIA.
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Christopher Goddard Jackson (February 1872 – 16 December 1899) was a British Army officer who served with the 7th Dragoon Guards during the Second Boer War. He holds the distinction of being the only officer of his regiment killed during the conflict.
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United KingdomChristopher Goddard Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 1872 |
| Died | 16 December 1899 (aged 27) Arundel, Cape Colony |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1892–1899 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 7th Dragoon Guards |
| Conflicts | Second Boer War |
Early life and education
Jackson was born in February 1872. He was educated at Cheltenham College, a school with a strong tradition of military service.
Military career
Jackson entered the 7th Dragoon Guards in October 1892. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in April 1896 and reached the rank of Captain in October 1899.
At the outbreak of the Second Boer War, Jackson volunteered for active service. He was dispatched to South Africa at the commencement of hostilities and served in the northern regions of the Cape Colony.[1]
Death and legacy
On 16 December 1899, while performing patrol duties near Arundel, Jackson was killed in action. Reports from the engagement note that Jackson was mortally wounded during the patrol; Sergeant Broadwood and Private McKinnon of the 6th Dragoons remained with him under heavy fire to carry him back to the British lines. For his gallantry during this rescue attempt, Private McKinnon was later awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. [2]
Jackson is commemorated on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial at Cheltenham College, which honors former pupils who fell during the South African War. His name is also inscribed on a memorial tablet within Peterborough Cathedral.