Thomas Alexander Jackson (12 November 1878 – 9 October 1916)[3] was a Scottish footballer who played as a right back for St Mirren, Bathgate, St Johnstone and Scotland.
[4][5][6][7] He is the only serving St Mirren player to have been captain of his country.
[8] Jackson was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme the First World War in France while serving as a Private in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and is buried at Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont.
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