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Albert Edward Chowne

Arthur Roden Cutler

Sir Arthur Roden Cutler is remembered for his lifelong military, diplomatic and community service.

Arthur Seaforth Blackburn

Early lifeArthur Seaforth Blackburn was born in Walkerville, South Australia, in November 1892. He was the youngest of 7 children.

Arthur Stanley Gurney

West Australian, Arthur Stanley Gurney, embarked for the Middle East in July 1941. He was killed in action 12 months later.

Bruce Steel Kingsbury

Bruce Steel Kingsbury was posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross (VC) for his actions in the Battle of Isurava in 1942.

James Hannah Gordon

James Gordon VC was a Western Australian farmer and soldier. His Victoria Cross (VC) was one of only 2 awarded to any Australian during the Syrian Campaign of World War II.

John Alexander French

John 'Jack' French served in Britain, Egypt, Libya and New Guinea. He was posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross (VC) for 'most conspicuous bravery' during fighting at Milne Bay, New Guinea.

John Bernard Mackey

By his exceptional bravery and complete disregard for his own life ...His fearless action was an inspiration to the whole battalion and although he was killed, his name is legendary.

John Scott

Biography During the early days of July 1945, Lieutenant John 'Jack' Scott MC of the 2/16th Battalion was at Balikpapan on the island of Borneo fighting in a campaign that ended only

Leslie Charles (Clarence) Allen

Richard Kelliher

Irish-born Richard Kelliher won his Victoria Cross (VC) for saving the life of an injured fellow soldier.

Wilfred Stanley Arthur

Early lifeBorn to Stan and Betty Arthur in 1919, Wilfred Stanley Arthur grew up in the Queensland farming community of Yelarbon.

William Henry Kibby

William 'Bill' Kibby received his Victoria Cross for 'outstanding courage and tenacity' at El Alamein, Egypt, in 1942.

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