The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The life of the famous Australian war hero, Captain Albert Jacka, VC, MC and BAR, of the 14th Battalion AIF, who was the first Australian to win the Victoria Cross at Gallipoli. The film uses photographs and archival film interspersed with contemporary scenes of Wedderburn and his brother Bill Jacka, Percy Bland, W D Joynt VC and other army associates telling of their memories of him.
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Albert 'Bert' Jacka was born on 10 January 1893 on his parents' dairy farm at Layard near Winchelsea, Victoria. He was one of seven children
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed edge with recipient's details. Albert 'Bert' Jacka was born on 10 January 1893 on his parents' dairy farm at Layard near Winchelsea, Victoria. He was one of seve
Silver Egyptian 5 Quirsh coin. The reverse has been smoothed off and impressed 'LT. A. JACKA 14.A.I. P.' A small hole has been drilled in top to allow it to be attached to a chain. The letters seem to
Luger P08 semi-automatic pistol. Frame marked ERFURT 1911 and the serial number. The grips are checkered wood and it is complete with a magazine. The backstrap has a 'T' section slide to take the deta
Luger P08 semi automatic pistol. Frame marked ERFURT 1911 and the serial number. The grips are checkered wood and it is complete with a magazine. The backstrap has a 'T' section slide to take the deta
Military Cross and bar (Geo V). Unnamed as issued. Albert ‘Bert’ Jacka was born on 10 January 1893 on his parents’ farm at Layard near Winchelsea, Victoria. He was one of seven children born to Nath
Victoria Cross ribbon bar with crimson silk ribbon and a brooch-pin back. This Victoria Cross ribbon bar was given as a gift to Miss Gwyneth Hope by Captain Albert Jacka VC MC and bar. Hope was a vo
Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details, and reverse cross with date of action. Victoria Cross awarded to Captain Albert ‘Bert’ Jacka who was born on 10 January 1893 on h
Victory Medal. Impressed edge with recipient's details. Albert 'Bert' Jacka was born on 10 January 1893 on his parents' dairy farm at Layard near Winchelsea, Victoria. He was one of seven children b
Australia's involvement on the Western Front in the 1914-1918 war. Told by soldier's through letters, diaries and personal recollections. Uses archival footage interspersed with with scenes showing sa
Portrait of Captain Albert Jacka, VC, MC and Bar, 14 Battalion AIF, 1st Australian Imperial Force. After training in Egypt, Jacka's battalion landed at Gallipoli on 26 April 1915. Just over three week
Coverage of the Civic reception for Frank John Partridge VC in High Street Bowraville where the Nambucca Shire Council Chambers was situated. Opens with title 'Finchaven hero'. A high angle long shot
Relates the story of the building by prisoners of the Japanese of the Burma-Siam Railway during the 1939-1945 war. Uses interviews with survivors, contemporary colour footage of the area and B&W archi
Silver Egyptian 5 Quirsh coin. The reverse has been smoothed off and impressed 'LT. A. JACKA 14.A.I. P.' A small hole has been drilled in top to allow it to be attached to a chain. The letters seem to
War Department training film TF 1-117 produced by the US Signal Corps in collaboration with the Chief of Air Corps. Uses mainly animated diagrams to explain the principles of sighting in aerial gunner
