Thomas Alexander Jackson (12 November 1878 – 9 October 1916) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right back for St Mirren, Bathgate, St Johnstone and Scotland. He is the only serving St Mirren player to have been captain of his country. Jackson was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme the First World War in France while serving as a Private in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and is buried at Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont. See also List of Scotland national football team captains References Sources 1878 births 1916 deaths Association football fullbacks Scottish footballers Scotland international footballers St Mirren F.C. players Bathgate F.C. players St Johnstone F.C. players British military personnel killed in the Battle of the Somme Scottish Football League players Scottish Football League representative players British Army personnel of World War I Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders soldiers People from Thornliebank Sportspeople from East Renfrewshire Military personnel from Glasgow