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Wilko · **I was a bit off, but not drastically... -** 03-27-2003, 07:23 AM

LANCE-CORPORAL ALBERT JACKA, 14th Bn. (Victoria), Australian Imperial Force
[img]http://www.chapter-one.com/vc/images/extra/e0623_jacka_a.jpg[/img]
Campaign: Gallipoli, 1915, WW1
Age: 22
Nationality: Australian
Deed:On 19/20 May 1915, at "Courtney's Post", Gallipoli, Turkey, 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, and the trench was rushed and occupied by seven Turks, Lance-Corporal Jacka most gallantly attacked them single handed, killing the whole party, five by rifle and two with the bayonet.
Other Decorations: MC & Bar
Remarks: First Australian-born man to win VC while serving with Australian Army. Later achieved rank of Captain.

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Wilko is Offline Senior Member Posts: 1,903 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia	I was a bit off, but not drastically... - 03-27-2003, 07:23 AM LANCE-CORPORAL ALBERT JACKA, 14th Bn. (Victoria), Australian Imperial Force [img]http://www.chapter-one.com/vc/images/extra/e0623_jacka_a.jpg[/img] Campaign: Gallipoli, 1915, WW1 Age: 22 Nationality: Australian Deed:On 19/20 May 1915, at "Courtney's Post", Gallipoli, Turkey, 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, and the trench was rushed and occupied by seven Turks, Lance-Corporal Jacka most gallantly attacked them single handed, killing the whole party, five by rifle and two with the bayonet. Other Decorations: MC & Bar Remarks: First Australian-born man to win VC while serving with Australian Army. Later achieved rank of Captain.