Historical information
Albert Jacka No 465 enlisted in D Coy 14th batt AIF on 18.9.14. Embarked for Eygpt 22.12.14. He rose through the ranks from Pte to Captain by 15.3.17. He was WIA 3 times and hospitalised twice with illness. Awarded the Victoria Cross at Courtney's Post 19/20th May 1915. The Military Cross at Pozieres on 7.8.16 and a Bar to the Military Cross on 10.4.17 near Queant. He was discharged from the AIF on 10.1.20. This is a very brief history of "Jacka".
Collection re Mrs May Burns.
Physical description
Postcard photo, B & W re Albert Jacka VC MC & Bar.
Inscriptions & markings
On the rear of the original, “Egypt 26.3.15. best wishes Albert Jacka"
