Guy Rolf Jackson was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1919 and 1936, being captain for nine years.
10 Facts About Guy Jackson
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Guy Jackson was educated at Harrow School and in 1914 scored 59 against Eton at Lord's.
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Guy Jackson was due to go to Oxford University, but shortly after the outbreak of World War I, he was commissioned into the Derbyshire Yeomanry in October 1914.
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Guy Jackson served as a captain at Salonica in January 1918, and was awarded the Military Cross.
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Guy Jackson was mentioned in despatches twice and won the French Legion d'Honneur and the War Cross.
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Guy Jackson was leading his troops on patrol when some Bulgarian soldiers approached, carrying a flag of truce.
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Guy Jackson scored five and six in a low-scoring match against Somerset in which Derbyshire was bowled out for 37 in their second innings, losing by three wickets.
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Guy Jackson quickly won the respect of his players and in his first season as captain, Derbyshire moved up to finish 11th, winning six games.
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Guy Jackson played occasionally until the 1936 season, his final first-class appearance for Derbyshire being in July against the Indian tourists in a rain-affected draw.
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Guy Jackson became joint managing director of Clay Cross Co.