Stephen Simeon Jackson (29 March 1890 – 26 October 1917) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Southern Football League for Coventry City.
Personal life Stephen Simeon Jackson was born on 29 March 1890 in Birmingham to William and Charlotte (nee Butler).birth certificate obtained from General Register Office https://www.gro.gov.uk/ He was married.on 25 December 1909 in Winson Green, Warwickshire to Edith Wright.Birmingham, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937 www.ancestry.com They had four children William (born 1910), Stephen (born 1911), Annie (born 1913) and Violet (born 1914).General Register Office online Index https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.aspWWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers https://fold3library.proquest.com/
He enlisted as a sergeant in the South Staffordshire Regiment. Jackson served at Gallipoli and was wounded, being transferred to France upon his recovery. In April 1917, he was awarded the Military Medal for conduct displayed during fighting at Bullecourt. Jackson was later appointed as an acting company sergeant major and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conduct during a trench raid at Bullecourt.
Jackson was killed in action on 26 October 1917 during his battalion's attack on a fortification southwest of Gheluvelt, Belgium. He is buried at Perth (China Wall) Cemetery.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCoventry City1911–12Southern League First Division1000101912–136000601913–14600060Career total12000120
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