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
|
| 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.