Lance Sergeant Joseph Jackson DCM died during the 6 week period in February/March when No 2 Commando were placed in the line in Italy under 5 Corps. Son of William Stanley Jackson and Elizabeth Jackson. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallant and distinguished service in the field. Previously wounded 9 October 1944 remaining at duty. 

In September 1941 he was part of a detachment of 25 Other Ranks from No.2 Commando who embarked on H.M.T. Ulster Monarch, and proceeded to Gibraltar from where they made several onward and return journeys between Gibraltar and Freetown, via Ghana and Lagos. Their role on board was primarily manning A.A. guns, the 14 pounder on the stern, 3 Bren guns on the top deck, and general ship maintenance and look out duties. They rejoined No.2 Commando in April 1942.

Joe Jackson was a former Isle of Man taxi-driver who had served since the Independent Company days and was there from the beginning of No.2 Commando.