A SENIOR officer has praised a veteran soldier killed in a motorbike accident as both “fearless” and “generous”.

Warren ‘Jacko’ Jackson from Poole had survived dangerous specialist missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

He will be laid to rest St Mary’s Church in Lytchett Matravers on Thursday, May 12.

The 43-year-old married father of two died after a collision with a car between Stag Gate and the World’s End on the A31 10 days ago.

He was stationed at the Royal Marines base in Hamworthy and served with the specialist 148 Forward Observation Commando Battery, which supports special forces operations.

Major Phil Oxley, second in command of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery said: “He revelled in the harsh and austere conditions under which he served the majority of his military career as a naval gunfire observer and forward air controller.

“His military service was exemplary, being awarded his Green Beret and parachute wings, he embodied the commando soldier and proudly displayed his heritage.”

He added: “He was a superb rugby player, who was ruthless between the whistles and generous and fun immediately afterwards. “He will be sorely missed by the many who rode with him, and his love of motorbikes was obvious.”

Warrant Officer Jackson attended school at Whitefriars in Cheltenham and spent more than 24 years in the military, including 14 years in Poole.

His many qualifications included chemical biological radiation and nuclear instructor, helicopter abseiling instructor and qualified coxswain.

He leaves behind wife Natalie, daughter Georgia and son Ryan.

Major Oxley said: “The devotion he showed to his children was humbling, and he spent every moment he could in their company.”

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to call PC Davis on 01202 222222.

A BMW driver has been arrested and released on police bail.

The family has requested that funeral donations are made to the Help for Heroes charity.