20 May 1915
Lance Corporal A. Jacka, 14th Battalion, originally of Winchelsea, Victoria, performs the action for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross in fighting at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli. Jacka's was the first VC to be awarded to an Australian in the First World War. He also went on to win the Military Cross and Bar.
What's New At the Memorial
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Memorial’s D-Day exhibition explores the remarkable story of Australia’s involvement in the invasion of Normandy
Australia’s involvement in the largest amphibious operation in military history is explored in the Australian War Memorial’s latest exhibition, D-Day: the Australian story.
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'My nerves conjured up soldiers everywhere'
When John Mott was captured at Bullecourt in April 1917, he was determined to escape.
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'I’ve had a pretty good life'
Leonard Timbrell was just a teenager when he joined the Navy and went away to war.
Exhibitions & Events
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Returning to civilian life: First World War repatriation
Free public talk
BAE Systems Theatre, 12.30pm -
