Albert Jacka died on January 17, 1932 at the age of 39.
Nathaniel and Elizabeth Jacka.
The Jacka was born on 1977-08-12.
Albert Jacka VC, MC & Bar (10 January 1893 - 17 January 1932) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Jacka was the first Australian to be decorated with the VC during the First World War, receiving the medal for his actions during the Gallipoli Campaign. He later served on the Western Front and was twice further decorated for his bravery.
He was a private - who had a rapid rise through the ranks and became captain, he was a brilliant soldier and a great leader, who would punch someone instead of downgrading them, he iolised the Australian spirit, he won the v.c for an act of selfless bravery
Albert Guyot died in 1985.
Albert Jacka was born on January 10, 1893.
Albert Jacka was born on January 10, 1893.
Albert Jacka died on January 17, 1932 at the age of 39.
Nathaniel and Elizabeth Jacka.
yes, he was
Albert Jacka was born on January 10, 1893 and died on January 17, 1932. Albert Jacka would have been 39 years old at the time of death or 122 years old today.
First world war
Albert Jacka was the first Australian to be decorated with the Victoria Cross during the WWI. The Victoria Cross is the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.
bravery, great leadership
he saved his troop when they were captured by the Turks he had to kill 5 Turks
Yes he was married in the St. Mary's Church st kilda to France Veronica Carey in 17 jan 1921
The Jacka was born on 1977-08-12.