Albert Jacka

Albert Jacka
Captain Albert Jacka c. 1920
Nickname(s)Bert
Born(1893-01-10)10 January 1893
Winchelsea, Victoria
Died17 January 1932(1932-01-17) (aged 39)
St. Kilda, Victoria
AllegianceAustralia
Service / branchAustralian Imperial Force
Years of service1914–1920
RankCaptain
Unit14th Battalion
Battles / wars
AwardsVictoria Cross
Military Cross & Bar
Other workMayor of the City of St Kilda (1930–1931)

Albert Jacka, VC, MC & Bar (10 January 1893 – 17 January 1932) 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 First World War, receiving the medal for his actions during the Gallipoli Campaign. He later served on the Western Front and was twice more decorated for his bravery.

After the war, Jacka returned to Australia and entered business, establishing the electrical goods importing and exporting business Roxburgh, Jacka & Co. Pty Ltd. He was later elected to the local council, becoming mayor of the City of St Kilda. Jacka never fully recovered from the wounds he sustained during his war service, and died aged 39.