Julius Lloyd Jackson

A Sub-Lieutenant with H.M.S. Mantis, Julius died on 31st of July 1943 aged 21. 

Julius was born at Herringfleet on 6 February 1922, a son of Brigadier-General Sir Thomas Dare Jackson D.S.O. M.V.O. 2nd Bt. and of Lady Jackson (nee Massy Lloyd). His family’s home, throughout Julius’ life, was at Herringfleet Hall, Blocka Road, Herringfleet. 

Julius was a pupil at Eton College. He was commissioned as an Acting Sub-Lieutenant with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on 6 February 1942, and Temporary Sub-Lieutenant on 1 December 1942. 

In July 1943 Julius served with H.M.S. Mantis, the Royal Navy’s Coastal Force base at Hamilton Road, Lowestoft. Julius drowned while bathing. 

Julius’ brother, Thomas, served with the Coldstream Guards and died in 1944.