Thomas Jackson (Royal Navy officer)
| Sir Thomas Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 February 1868 Stoke Damerel, Devon, England |
| Died | 7 July 1945 London, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Thunderer (1911)[1] |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Member of the Royal Victorian Order |
Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Jackson KBE CB MVO (20 February 1868 – 7 July 1945) was a senior Royal Navy officer during World War I.
Born the son of Admiral Sir Thomas Sturges Jackson,[2] Jackson joined the Royal Navy being promoted to Captain in 1905.[3] In 1913 he became the Director of the Intelligence Division of the Admiralty War Staff and then served in World War I becoming Director of the Operations Division in January 1915.[4] He played a key role in the Battle of Jutland in May 1916, providing Admiral Jellicoe with incorrect information that the German High Seas Fleet appeared to have remained in harbour.[5] Promoted to Rear Admiral in June 1916,[3] he was made Flag Officer, Egypt & The Red Sea in July 1917.[4] He was promoted to Vice Admiral in March 1920.[3]
References
- ^ The Dreadnought Project
- ^ a b The Peerage.com
- ^ a b c Navy List April 1922
- ^ a b Royal Navy Flag Officers 1914-1918
- ^ Massie, Castles of Steel (2003), pp. 580-582
External links
- The Dreadnought Project: Thomas Jackson (Royal Navy officer)
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