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Victoria Cross winners of World War II

Introduction to a new series looking at the men who have been awarded the Victoria Cross

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Sir Hughie Edwards VC

The most highly decorated officer of the war, Sir Hughie Edwards

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Bill Kibby VC

Bill Kibby was killed by machine-gun fire behind enemy lines.

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John Edmondson VC

John Edmondson was the first VC winner of World War 2.

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James Gordon VC

James Gordon won a Victoria Cross in Syria 1941. He was immortalised in a winning archibald prize portrait the next year.

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VC Bruce Kingsbury

It has been speculated Bruce Kingsbury's actions in New Guinea could have changed the course of the war.

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VC Sir Roden Cutler

Sir Roden Cutler was a hugely private man who had a very public life.

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VC Ted Kenna

"The result of Kenna's magnificent bravery in the face of concentrated fire was that the bunker was captured without further loss . . . His action was an outstanding example of the highest degree of...

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VC Charles Anderson

"Throughout the fighting, which lasted for four days, he set a magnificent example of brave leadership, determination and outstanding courage. He not only showed fighting qualities of very high order...

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VC Frank Partridge

Frank Partridge banana farmer, quiz show champion and Victoria Cross recipient

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Reginald Roy Rattey VC

Reginald Roy Rattey was humble hero and one of the most popular recipients of the time

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John Mackey VC

".. His fearless action and outstanding courage were an inspiration to the whole battalion."

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John Alexander French VC

".. by his cool courage and disregard of his own personal safety, this non-commissioned officer saved the members of his section from heavy casualties and was responsible for the successful conclusion...

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VC Kevin 'Dasher' Wheatley

Unflinching loyalty.

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Peter Badcoe VC

His valour and leadership were in the highest traditions of the military profession and the Australian Regular Army.

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VC Keith Payne

Keith Payne's repeated acts of exceptional personal bravery and unselfish conduct in this operation were an inspiration to all ...his conspicuous gallantry was in the highest traditions of the...

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VC Ray Simpson

Simpson's skills were born of decades of experience, a complex man, who could be blunt, but also a proud, moral, compassionate and without pretension

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Victoria Cross winners of World War II

Introduction to a new series looking at the men who have been awarded the Victoria Cross

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Sir Hughie Edwards VC

The most highly decorated officer of the war, Sir Hughie Edwards

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Bill Kibby VC

Bill Kibby was killed by machine-gun fire behind enemy lines.

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