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David James JACKA

Regimental number191
Place of birthNorth Fitzroy, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCoachbuilder and carpenter
Address20 Reid Street, Albert Park, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs M A Jacka, 20 Reid Street, Albert Park, Victoria
Enlistment date3 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name2nd Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/21/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Valuable services in taking temporary charge of party, showing fine example of personal courage. (East of Ypres)'
Recommendation date: 12 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: David and Mary Ann JACKA. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance.
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations east of YPRES on 4th October 1917 he was one of a party employed on the construction of a Strong Point near MOLENAARELSTHOEK. Whilst proceeding to the work his Section Sergeant was wounded, whereupon Cpl. JACKA immediately assumed his duties and responsibilities. On arrival at the site he assisted to reconnoitre the ground and mark out the work under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. He placed his men expeditiously and skilfully, paying attention to the best interests of the work and the safety of the party. He was ultimately badly wounded whilst in an exposed position directing the work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death31 July 1941
Age at death48
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria

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