THE legend of Albert Jacka was revered from the moment he became Australia’s first Victorian Cross recipient in World War One.
The bravery of the young man from Wedderburn would be honoured at his death in 1932 and for another 62 years by the ex-soldiers dubbed Jack’s Mob.
Last Wednesday morning, Australian author Peter FitzSimons spoke in Wedderburn on his latest book, launched in October, The Legend of Albert Jacka. 
He shared the Jacka story and his journey learning more about the man and the legend with more than 60 people, among them students from Wedderburn and Inglewood schools.
“Why did I choose Jacka for my latest book? Eight recipients of the Victoria Cross came from across Australia to carry his coffin ... soldiers gathered at his grave every year for the next 62 years, to honour him” said FitzSimons as he tours Victoria promoting the new book.