• Victoria Cross

Date of birth:

January 10th, 1893 (Winchelsea/Victoria, Australia)

Date of death:

January 17th, 1932 (St. Kilda/Victoria, Australia)

Service number:

465

Nationality:

Australian

September 18th, 1914: Private
?: Lance Corporal
August 28th, 1915: Corporal
November 14th, 1915: Company sergeant major
April 29th, 1916: Second Lieutenant
August 18th, 1916: Lieutenant
March 15th, 1917: Captain

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Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lance-Corporal

Unit:

14th Australian Battalion, 4th Australian Brigade, New Zealand and Australian Division, British Army

Awarded on:

July 24th, 1915

"For most conspicuous bravery on the night of the 19th–20th May, 1915 at "Courtney's Post", Gallipoli Peninsula.

Lance-Corporal Jacka, while holding a portion of our trench with four other men, was heavily attacked. When all except himself were killed or wounded, the trench was rushed and occupied by seven Turks. Lance-Corporal Jacka at once most gallantly attacked them single-handed, and killed the whole party, five by rifle fire and two with the bayonet."

Presented by King George V at Windsor Castle on 29 September 1916. He was the first Australian to receive the VC.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Awarded on:

November 14th, 1916

"For conspicuous gallantry. He led his platoon against a large number of the enemy, who had counter-attacked the battalion on his right. The enemy were driven back, some prisoners they had taken were recovered, and 50 of the enemy captured. He was himself wounded in this attack."

He was originally recommended for the Distinguished Service Order.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Awarded on:

June 18th, 1917

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a daring reconnaissance of the enemy's position and obtained most valuable information. Later, he rendered invaluable assistance in guiding troops to their assembly positions."

Second MC received as bar on the ribbon of the first medal

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

• Photo 1: Australian War Memorial A02868 (Public Domain)
• - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29240/supplement/7279
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29824/supplement/11074
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30135/supplement/5983
  - Captain Albert Jacka | Australian War Memorial
  

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