James Lochhead Jack

Brigadier General James Lochhead Jack DSO & Bar and Legion of Honour (1880–1962) was a British officer who fought during the First World War. He became a war hero after coming back from the trenches, but his character was never the same again. In 1964 his diaries were published (edited by John Terraine) and became a bestseller.

Military career

Jack was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 4th (Militia) Battalion of the Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) on 14 January 1903.[1] The militia battalions were reserve regiments, and the 3rd battalion was headquartered in Stirling.

Personal Life

He was married to Jeanette Watson (1902–1996) and was survived by her and two sons, Kenneth and Angus.

References

  1. ^ "No. 27521". The London Gazette. 3 February 1903. p. 684.
  • "Brig.-Gen. J. L. Jack". The Times. 27 December 1962. p. 9.


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