Mark Foxe Posted 27 February , 2007 Share Posted 27 February , 2007 Would anyone have any information, at their disposal, on the following British Officer: Lieutenant Colonel G.H.N. Jackson DSO of the Border Regiment. Jackson was for a while in 1916 seconded to the Headquarters of the 2nd Division, 1st AIF. It would appear he came to the attention of the then Major General John Monash, and then became his GSO1 in the Headquarters of the 3rd Division, 1st AIF. Your assistance would be appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linge Posted 27 February , 2007 Share Posted 27 February , 2007 From O'Moore Creagh JACKSON, GEORGE HANBURY NOBLE, Lieut., was born 20 Dec. 1876. He entered the Army, as a Second Lieutenant in the Border Regt. 20 Feb. 1897, becoming Lieutenant 8 Aug. 1900. He took part in the South African War, 1899 to 1902, serving in 1900 as Adjutant of Imperial Light Infantry, and was present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including operations of 17 to 24 Jan. 1900, and action at Spion Kop; operations of 5 to 7 Feb. 1900, and action at Vaal Kranz; operations on Tugela Heights (14 to 27 Feb. 1900) and action at Pieter's Hill; operations in the Transvaal, May and June, 1900; operations in Natal (March and June, 1900), including action at Laing's Nek (6 to 9 June); operations in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony 30 Nov. 1900, to 31 May, 1902. For his services he was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 Feb. and 10 Sept. 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with six clasps, and the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 Sept. 1901]: "George Hanbury Noble Jackson, Lieut., Border Regt. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa." The Insignia, Warrant and Statutes were sent to the G.O.C., Transvaal; presented by the G.O.C., South Africa, at Pretoria, 25 March, 1903. He became Captain 15 March, 1907, and was Adjutant of the Border Regt. 1 Oct. 1907, to 30 Sept. 1910. Capt. Jackson served in the European War. After being employed for a period at home, he became G.S.0.3, 13th Division, New Armies, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 26 Jan. 1915; was promoted Major 18 May, 1915; became G.S.0.2, 2nd Australian Division, Sept. 1915, and G.S.0.1, of the same Division, Dec. 1915. He served with this Division in the Dardanelles and in France, and as G.S.0.1, 3rd Australian Division in France, from July, 1916, to Jan. 1918; was given the Brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel 3 June, 1916. On 20 Jan. 1918, he was given command of the 87th Infantry Brigade, and became Brevet Colonel 3 June, 1919. For his services in the Great War, Major Noble was mentioned in Despatches, and created a C.M.G. in 1917. He married, in 1917, Eileen, youngest daughter of Hume Dudgeon, Merville, Booterstown, Ireland. Received a bar to D.S.O. (LG 1.2.19) Regards Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domwalsh Posted 27 February , 2007 Share Posted 27 February , 2007 The Times, Saturday, Sep 06, 1958 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 27 February , 2007 Share Posted 27 February , 2007 Who's Who 1955 JACKSON, Major - General, George Hanbury C.B. 1926; C.M.G. 1917; D.S.O. 1900; late Border Regiment; b. 20 Dec. 1876; s. of Rev. R.N. Jackson, Rector of Manor of Sudeley in Glos.; m. 1917, Eileen (d.1953), y.d. of late J. Hulme Dudgeon, Merville, Booterstown, Co. Dublin; one s.; educated Neuenheim College, Heidelberg; R.M.C., Sandhurst. Entered Army 1897; Captain 1907; Major 1915; Bt. Lieut.-Col. 1915; Bt.-Col 1919; Col. 1920; Maj.-Gen. 1931; Served South Africa 1899-1902 (despatches twice, Queen's medal 6 clasps, Kings Medal 2 clasps, D.S.O.) European War, including Dardenelles 1914-18 (despatches 8 times, Bt.-Col and Col., C.M.G., bar tyo D.S.O., Legion of Honour); commanded 7th Infantry Brigade, Tidworth 1923-27; A.D.C. to the King 1930-31; commander 49th (West Riding) Division T.A. 1931-35; retired pay 1935; rejoined Army 1941-45; on general list with rank of Lieut.. Address: The Cottage, Brompton by Sawdon, Yorkshire. T.: Wykenham 208. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Foxe Posted 28 February , 2007 Author Share Posted 28 February , 2007 Thank you very much for your replies. Any chance of being pointed in the right direction to find, and read, the recommendations for the awards of DSO and CMG in 1917. I believe that Major General John Monash, Commanding the 3rd Div, 1st AIF must have put Jackson up for the awards. Again my thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 28 February , 2007 Share Posted 28 February , 2007 DSO LG 1-2-1919 Maj. and Bt. Lt.-Col. (T./Brig.-Gen.) George Hanbury Noble Jackson, C.M.G., D.S.O., Bord. R., comdg. 87th Infy. Bde. For great gallantry and resource in the operations near Gheluvelt on the 28th September, 1918, and the following days. Whenever circumstances were in the least difficult he was always to be found with the leading troops fearlessly exposing himself and inspiring all ranks by his example. (D.S.O. gazetted 27th September, 1901.) http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...selHonourType== First DSO (no citation): http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...;selHonourType= His CMG was gazetted in the King's Birthday Honours of 1917: http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...;selHonourType= No citation would be published, but as you say, likely recommended by Monash. CB: http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...;selHonourType= Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 28 February , 2007 Share Posted 28 February , 2007 Debretts 1924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 28 February , 2007 Share Posted 28 February , 2007 the rest of it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Foxe Posted 1 March , 2007 Author Share Posted 1 March , 2007 Again my thanks for your assistance. It is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhjackson123 Posted 30 September , 2011 Share Posted 30 September , 2011 GHN Jackson was my Grandfather and I am looking for more info about him - this post was most helpful as a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhjackson123 Posted 30 September , 2011 Share Posted 30 September , 2011 I'd be interested to know why Markess was researching him. We have some of his war diaries and many artifacts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 30 September , 2011 Share Posted 30 September , 2011 Since 2007 recommendations for awards by the Australians have come online. The recommendation for Major Jacksons award are shown here (first link = a list, 2nd and 3rd are the "citation" for the recommendation): http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/honours_and_awards/person.asp?p=428667 http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/honours_and_awards/person.asp?p=437428 http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/honours_and_awards/person.asp?p=437431 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevewn Posted 11 July , 2015 Share Posted 11 July , 2015 Jackson, who would command the 87th Brigade in 1918, mentioned in the diary of the Brig Maj of the 87th in July 1915... 12th July 1915 All arrangements were made for us by the 13th Divn staff out of sheer kindheartedness, Jackson (Border Regt GSO 3, 13th Divn) doing most of it, while Holdich on the IGC’s staff (just arrived) did what he could to help us among the chaos.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevewn Posted 11 July , 2015 Share Posted 11 July , 2015 I know this is an old topic, but Jackson is mentioned in the diary of the 87th Brigade's Brigade Major whilst he was GSO3 13th Division. Lucas, the BM was later to become CO 87th from August 1915 - late 1917... before Jackson took command in 1918. 12th July 1915 All arrangements were made for us by the 13th Divn staff out of sheer kindheartedness, Jackson (Border Regt GSO 3, 13th Divn) doing most of it, while Holdich on the IGC’s staff (just arrived) did what he could to help us among the chaos.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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