William Jackson

Date of Birth	13-September-1897
Place of Birth	Gunbar (Australia, New South Wales)
Nationality	Australia
Profession	Soldier
John William Alexander Jackson VC was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Jackson was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1916 for selfless courage under heavy fire while rescuing his comrades near ArmentiÃ¨res in France during World War I. Jackson is the youngest Australian to have been awarded a Victoria Cross. His was the first VC to be won by an Australian on the Western Front.

Awards by William Jackson

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Victoria Cross	(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on June 25, 1916 as Private of the 17th Battalion, AIF during the First World War.)