Victoria Cross winners of World War II
Introduction to a new series looking at the men who have been awarded the Victoria Cross
View ArticleJames Gordon VC
James Gordon won a Victoria Cross in Syria 1941. He was immortalised in a winning archibald prize portrait the next year.
View ArticleVC Bruce Kingsbury
It has been speculated Bruce Kingsbury's actions in New Guinea could have changed the course of the war.
View ArticleVC Sir Roden Cutler
Sir Roden Cutler was a hugely private man who had a very public life.
View ArticleVC 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...
View ArticleVC 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...
View ArticleVC Frank Partridge
Frank Partridge banana farmer, quiz show champion and Victoria Cross recipient
View ArticleReginald Roy Rattey VC
Reginald Roy Rattey was humble hero and one of the most popular recipients of the time
View ArticleJohn Mackey VC
".. His fearless action and outstanding courage were an inspiration to the whole battalion."
View ArticleJohn 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...
View ArticlePeter Badcoe VC
His valour and leadership were in the highest traditions of the military profession and the Australian Regular Army.
View ArticleVC 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...
View ArticleVC 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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