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Private Matthew Jackson

 

 

Matthew Jackson was born at Dunadry, Antrim, son of Matthew and jane Jackson. He lived at 36 Baden Powell Street, Old Park Road, Belfast, and was a linen worker, aged 28, when he enlisted with the North Irish Horse at Antrim on 26 May 1915 (Service No.1627). He married Bessie Whiteside on 4 August 1915.

Jackson's service was cut short after he suffered a number of attacks of lumbago and rheumatism. He was discharged as no longer fit for military service on 9 March 1916.

Image sourced from North Irish Horse Regimental Association - www.northirishhorse.com.