Jack Gerke

Jack Gerke
Born	7 June 1916 Claremont, Western Australia
Allegiance	Australia
Service/branch	Australian Army
Rank	Major
Unit	3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
Battles/wars	Second World War Korean War Battle of Maryang San
Awards	Distinguished Service Order Member of the Order of Australia

Jack Gerke DSO, AM (1916– ) is an Australian Second World War and Korean War veteran awarded the Distinguished Service Order for bravery during the Battle of Maryang San in July 1951. The Distinguished Service Order was awarded for bravery and leadership at Maryang San and he was subsequently admitted to the Order of Australia (AM) in 1976 for service to veterans.

External links

"Comments By Jack Gerke in New Guinea Action"
"Korean War Service Record"
"Battle of Maryang San"

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