| Place | Europe: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Lille, Armentieres |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01992.001 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Date made | 13 July 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Portrait of Private William Jackson VC of 17th Infantry Battalion in a park setting. Private ...
Description
Portrait of Private William Jackson VC of 17th Infantry Battalion in a park setting. Private Jackson was awarded the Victoria Cross for his action in rescuing wounded comrades under heavy shellfire following a raid on German lines near Armentieres, France on 25 June 1916. Private Jackson was himself seriously wounded in the attempt.