James Jackman

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Jackman was 25 years old, and a captain commanding Z Company of the 1st Battalion, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, part of the 70th Division, during the Second World War when the following deed took place during Operation Crusader for which he was awarded the VC. His citation in the London Gazette reads:

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The medal

Jackman's Cross found its final home at his alma mater, Stonyhurst College, on permanent loan from his late sister's family.

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