In 1915, Albert Borella trekked from Tennant Creek through the Territory to Darwin to enlist in World War I, and he eventually fought at Gallipoli and received the Victoria Cross.

After beginning in Tennant Creek on February 20, the ride is symbolically retracing his journey, which included walking, horse riding, hitching a ride on a horse drawn mail cart and a train ride.

The brave soldier’s grandson, Richard Borella, is spearheading the ride and admitted to the Katherine Times that not many people would be willing to make the 1000-kilometre trek these days.

“You wouldn’t get too many people doing that trek today,” he said.

“He must have been a very determined man.

“Because of this ride, a lot more information is coming out, so, for us personally, it’s this wealth of knowledge of him as a person and what he’s done.”

“The best thing about this is that his story can be out for my kids and they’re going to know it all,” Mr Borella said.

The Borella Ride will arrive into Katherine on horseback between 1.30pm and 2pm on Saturday, and will travel along Katherine Terrace and the Victoria Highway, en route to the showgrounds.

The arrival time is extremely dependent on the weather, but a free community barbecue to celebrate the ride will be held at the showgrounds from 5pm until 7pm.

For more information about the Borella Ride, visit theborellaride.com.au.