Lilydale Regional Lecture: Albert Jacka VC
Jun 10, 2015•1 hr 16 min
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Wednesday 3 Jun, 12.30pm Dr Michael Lawriwsky
At Courtney’s Post on the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula in May 1915 Albert Jacka was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery. He was Australia’s first recipient of the award during the First World War and soon became one of Australia’s most well-known soldiers. Join Michael Lawriwsky, author of Hard Jacka and Return of the Gallipoli Legend, as he discusses Albert Jacka’s brave actions.
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