| Accession Number | A03408 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (later Captain) Albert Jacka (later VC MC and Bar) of the ...
Description
Studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (later Captain) Albert Jacka (later VC MC and Bar) of the 14th Battalion. Jacka was awarded the Victoria Cross for 'conspicuous bravery on the night of 19 and 20 May, 1915 at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli Peninsula.' He was holding a trench with four others, all of whom were killed or wounded, when it was attacked by seven Turkish soldiers. Jacka defended the trench and killed all of the soldiers. He was the first Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross in the First World War. He later died of an illness on 17 January 1932.