About Tom Jackson
Lived 1878 – 1916 (aged 37). Tom Jackson was a British association football player.
Thomas Alexander Jackson (12 November 1878 – 9 October 1916) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right back for St Mirren, Bathgate, St Johnstone and Scotland. He is the only serving St Mirren player to have been captain of his country.
Jackson was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme in France during the First World War while serving as a private in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and is buried at Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Jackson?
Scottish footballer (1878-1916)
When was Tom Jackson born?
Tom Jackson was born on 12 November 1878 in Thornliebank.
When did Tom Jackson die?
Tom Jackson died on 9 October 1916 in Somme (department).
What was Tom Jackson's occupation?
Tom Jackson was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom Jackson?
Tom Jackson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Jackson (footballer, born 1878)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Jackson. https://biography.guide/tom-jackson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Tom Jackson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-jackson-association-football-player/.
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