James Joseph Bernard Jackman | |
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Born | Glenageary, Ireland | 19 March 1916
Died | 26 November 1941 El Duda, Tobruk, Libya | (aged 25)
Buried | Tobruk War Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Captain |
Service number | 69102 |
Unit | Royal Northumberland Fusiliers |
Battles / wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Captain James Joseph Bernard Jackman VC (19 March 1916 – 26 November 1941) was an Irish posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of an enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.