Lance Corporal Thomas Frederick Jackson was born in London, England, on November 12, 1876, to parents Thomas and Francis Jackson.

Jackson had served for eight years with the Border Regiment in England prior to his enlistment at Vernon, British Columbia, on September 1, 1915.  When he enlisted he was living in South Vancouver with his wife Agnes Jane Jackson.  He proceeded overseas with the 47th Battalion aboard the S.S. Missanabie from Montreal, Quebec, in November of 1915.  Jackson was sent to France in October, 1916, and while serving with the 47th Battalion was killed in action on April 13, 1917.

External links:
L/CPL. Thomas Frederick Jackson’s service record (Serv/Reg# 629549) can be viewed/downloaded through Library and Archives Canada.
Burial information is available at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
A memorial page honouring Jackson can be visited online at the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.