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Albert Jacka, Australian captain, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1893)
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Albert Jacka
Australian Victoria Cross recipient and Mayor of St. Kilda
Albert Jacka, 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…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Victoria Cross
Highest military decoration for valour in the UK
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to service…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)