John Jackson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn E.•Jackson
Used nameJohn•Jackson
Born14 February 1885 in Lincoln, Nebraska (USA)
Died17 June 1971 (aged 86 years 4 months 3 days) in Fairfield, Iowa (USA)
AffiliationsUS Army, (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Sgt. John Jackson was a member of the Iowa National Guard in 1912. He had the fourth best score (of six) among the U.S. military rifle team members, but improved to take a bronze medal in the 600 meter prone event.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Shooting USA John Jackson
Free Rifle, Men (Olympic) DNS
Military Rifle, Three Positions, Men (Olympic) 33
Military Rifle, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
Military Rifle, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold