Stephen Jackson DCM MM (1890 – 26 October 1917) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Southern Football League for Coventry City.
Stephen Jackson DCM MM (1890 – 26 October 1917) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Southern Football League for Coventry City. (en)
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. Although not taking part in it, he went out under very heavy fire at a critical moment, having learnt that the raid was making very little progress owing to considerable opposition. He reorganised parties and led them forward, afterwards personally conducting stretcher bearers up to the enemy lines and clearing No Man's Land of wounded. His fearlessness and splendid initiative at a trying time proved invaluable to the success of the operation. (en)