Former British Army officer Mike Jackson, also known as General Sir Michael David Jackson is one of the Second World War’s most high-profile generals, serving in the British Army from 1963-2006; during The Troubles, the Yugoslav Wars and the Kosovo War.

Jackson’s original post began in 1963, with the Intelligence Corps, before transferring to the Parachute regiment three years later, serving two out of three tours of duty in Northern Ireland. During the first tour, Jackson’s military appointment was as an adjutant, his second: company commander, following the British Army’s biggest loss of lives during Northern Ireland’s The Troubles, also known as the Warrenpoint ambush. In 84, Jackson assumed command of the 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment.

Jackson continuously climbed through the ranks and upon his return from serving in the Balkans, was appointed the 2nd most senior position in the army: Commander-in-Chief, Land Command. Three years later he became the professional head of the British Army in 2003, also known as Chief of the General Staff. Jackson was appointed this position just before the start of the Iraq war, a undeniably crucial time for the British Army.
Jackson retired after serving for an astonishing 45 years. To this da

y he continuously inspires, working as a guest lecturer, public speaker and consultant.