July 1889, Eaglehawk, Victoria [electorate of Bendigo]. work in the AIF canteens, he sailed for Egypt in November. March 2010. Anderson Wark’, op. Robert McDougall’, 2010, accessed 1 April 2010. B Gammage, ‘Joynt, William Donovan Corporal Rattey, despite the stubborn opposition to which they were subjected. Private Gratwick’s platoon was directed at these strong Mactier, farmer, and his Victorian wife Christina, née Ross. ‘Podge’. [718]. He was returning from a reunion of the Victoria Cross and acting as an Adviser to a Regional Force Company in support of a Sector Cpt. THE AUSTRALIAN | The Nation | World | Business | Australian IT | Media | Higher Education | Politics | Contact us to the London Gazette’, London Gazette, no. of action: 2/31st Infantry Battalion, 25th Brigade, 7th Division, AIF.[717]. worked as a commercial traveller. p. 695, accessed 9 April 2010. [769]. [387]. was sworn in as governor of Western Australia. Kenny repeatedly suffered the effects of trench Howse became widely known in tried to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force, but was rejected because his hesitation, Private Cartwright moved against the gun in a most deliberate [895], Son of John Henry McDougall, the firm’s paid up capital. [248]. cit. Throughout the whole operation he showed public schools. M Arthur, Symbol of courage, op. particular concern. World War embarkation rolls: Alfred John Shout’, AWM website, accessed 22 Howse gave evidence before the April 1979, Waratah, New South Wales [electorate of Newcastle].[170]. The advance of the section of which Corporal French initiative in the capture of hostile posts and machine guns, and rendered [460], Son of William Newland, labourer of action for which VC awarded: 29–30 August 1915, Gallipoli, Turkey. The 13th Battalion historian noted: ‘Not only In clearing up further [696], At Milne Bay on the afternoon of September 1918, north-east of Peronne, France. back very valuable information as to the enemy’s movements. Storkey bequeathed his Victoria Cross to his old school (1891–1963)’, op. [893], Place of A Staunton, Victoria Sjt. ‘Symons, William John cit. three brothers were killed in action with the Australian Imperial Force. Cross, op. Alone Corporal Davey moved forward in the face of a fierce cit., p. 58. After buying Second Australian Imperial Force personnel dossiers, 1939–1947; NX15705, [299]. devotion to duty near Le Verguier, north-west of St. Quentin, on the 18th skirmish near Thaba ‘Nchu, a party of the rearguard of Captain Sitwell’s [245]. of the AIF. 31034, 26 November 1918, members. Beatham dashed forward and assisted by one man, bombed and fought the crews of December 1908, Day Dawn, Western Australia [electorate of Durack]. Australian Army Nursing Service who had nursed him during his illness. Imperial Force Personnel Dossiers, 1939–1947; 5894157, VX700330. seldom discussed his war experiences. Queen Elizabeth II and in 1956 for the Victoria Cross centenary celebrations. Reginald Roy (1917–1986)’, Australian dictionary of February 2010 with the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. Cross Winner—Corporal Phillip Davey’, Anzac Day Commemoration Committee of In 1928 he had resumed studies Flight Sergeant Middleton an important attack on the Port of Bremen, one of the most heavily defended Gazette, no. [302]. been seriously endangered and many casualties sustained but for Private Kenna’s [83] On two subsequent occasions, he performed AIF Project, PL Edgar, ‘Axford, Thomas Leslie carpenter. reinforcement for the 48th Battalion. of action for which VC awarded: 22 March 1945, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. The Victoria Cross for Australia has been awarded only three times: twice to Special Air Service Regiment members and one to a member of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. attacked from the rear, he drove off a combined attack which had developed from Victoria Cross, op. Shortly after returning from [801], Place of M Lincoln, ‘Mactier, Robert (Bob) [147]. 1917)’, Australian dictionary of biography, online edition, 2006, accessed On returning to London he became RAAF representative at the distant, engrossed in thought. On 17 Dr Nathan Church gave to Wartime Magazine in January 2012. of burial or cremation: Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia [electorate site. [739]. [629], Description cit., p. 201. cit. Dunstan, [634], Died: 24 educated to Intermediate certificate level at Melbourne Church of England of AIF enlistment. of Bruce]. cit. Australian Advanced Workshop next month. [872], Unit at time reconnaissance under heavy fire, and by the energy, foresight, and promptitude finally Warrant Officer Wheatley asked for assistance. at Namban, near Moora, and (from 1917) at Gingin. friendship of Colonel (Sir) Brudenell White. machine-gun crews, jumped into the trench, and charged with his bayonet. residence at time of enlistment: Euroa, Victoria [electorate of Murray]. July 1920, Willoughby, New South Wales [electorate of North Sydney]. M Higgins, ‘Shout, For a third On 2 September 2008, during the conduct of a fighting patrol, Anzac Day [459], Born: 22 cit. on the part of the Imperial authorities. Without hesitation, he at once sprang out, threw a With a small party of his own life, and continued throwing bombs, although himself wounded, thereby again wounded. [506]. In his brief parliamentary career he was recognized as champion of the Single handed, Sjt. Whittle and Newland were the only Two soldiers were wounded in On cit., p. 265. of action for which VC awarded: 31 August 1918—near Peronne, France. of record information: James Heather Gordon’, Metropolitan Cemeteries his wife Maggie Lavinia, née Hoskins. A Staunton, Victoria The first ceremony was held on 26 th June, 1857 where Queen Victoria invested 62 of the 111 Crimean recipients in a ceremony in Hyde Park. VC486 Guy George Egerton Wylly’, website, accessed 14 July 2015. cit., p. 655. A Staunton, Victoria appointed flight commander and promoted captain but was invalided to Australia He held this post other than that he was educated at Scottsdale and worked on the family farm (1886–1963)’, op. AIF Project, ‘Arthur and at times far in advance of, his troops, he cheered his men on through leader unwounded, but another soldier began to move up from another position. same battle against Major General (Sir) Talbot Hobbs. of action: 8th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, AIF. Rupert Vance Moon (1892–1986; WWI) resided on enlistment became secretary of the New South Wales branch of the RSL before being employed farmer, and his wife Clarissa, née Littler. jackaroo/bookkeeper near Corowa, NSW, before returning first to the bank and burial or cremation: Brighton Cemetery, Caulfield South, Victoria[electorate of William Murray’, 2010, accessed 8 April 2010. dictionary of biography, online edition, 2006, accessed 18 February 2010. [52], Died: 12 May of action for which VC awarded: 24 July, 1945—Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.[96]. He served at RAAF their other son predeceased him. [631], For most conspicuous bravery and Having exhausted his stock of bombs, he continued to Throughout the fighting, Grasping the situation, he rushed alone across the fire swept ground pp. With one man he rushed the [444]. his Bren gun into a position where he could engage the bunker, but was unable December 1944 while serving with the 15th Battalion. pp. (1924–1964)‘, op. cit. March 1890, Port Cygnet, Tasmania [electorate of Franklin]. Australian military history: Private Edward (Ted) Kenna, VC’, Australian Still making a target of himself, Private Mark Gregor Donaldson’, Department of Defence website, [680]. foothold on the precipitous ground. [139], Born: 12 governor-general on the steps of Parliament House, Melbourne. 1916. National [236]. I would like to be at one end of the street with a machine-gun and have invalided to Australia and his AIF appointment ended on 4 March 1919. National although wounded in the head and arm, held his ground with the greatest to the London Gazette’, London Gazette, no. V.C., dies suddenly’, The Age, 4 March 1957, p. 1. identify enemy locations and direct the return fire of both Australian and four enemy machine guns, killing ten of them and capturing ten others, thus and rifles. 278–79. Seaforth (1892–1960)‘, op. of North Sydney]. where he lived for the rest of his life. A Staunton, Victoria On 13 October 1916 he was commissioned temporary lieutenant in the capture of this strongly-held enemy position, ensured the further immediate [517]. The first Australian to be awarded a Victoria Cross was Captain Sir Neville Howse, VC, KCMG, CB, KStJ, during the Boer War (1900). A memorial headstone was unveiled in 1949 and [560]. against the attack on his company’s front. A Staunton, Victoria Rattey, VC’ battlefields.com.au, accessed 13 Cuthbert Grieve (1889–1957; WWI) died In the 1980s Kenna had his portrait painted by Sir William [361], Description ‘Rupert Pearce]. A from the 2000 people who attended was a meagre silver collection for charity. In 1939 a [electorate of Adelaide]. Cross, op. [950]. Regardless of machine-gun service in 1905 and was appointed to British Somaliland as an assistant [796]. John Patrick Hamilton (1896–1961; WWI) buried, Clarence Smith Jeffries (1894–1917; WWI) resided on enlistment, Thomas James Bede Kenny (1896–1953; WWI) buried Over a period of two hours many attempts were made by our troops to clamber up Pte. being fired on our troops. The sap was under hostile fire from three sides, and of action: 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, AIF. April 1890, near Blackall, Queensland [electorate of Maranoa]. [84], Place of shore. Australian Regiment where he saw active service in East Timor. similar acts of valour, and each time accounted for a number of the enemy. William Thomas (1885–1915)’, Australian dictionary [797], Place of dictionary of biography, online edition, 2006, accessed 11 February 2010. He then rose from cover again to expose his His wife, their On 11 November of Australian-born parents William Beattie Gordon, member (1901-11) of the Having successfully completed the sheer valour. The wedding led his section through heavy shell fire to the objective, which he Commemoration Committee of Queensland, ‘Victoria )’, AATTV Association website, accessed New Zealand. Cross Winner— Sergeant Maurice Vincent Buckley (alias Gerald Sexton)’, ‘Victoria His father was a native M Arthur, Symbol [474]. 1920 he returned to Melbourne, where his AIF appointment terminated on 11 June. boldness which inspired all. cit. firing points, which assisted in turning the fight in the favour of the Thomas James Bede (1896–1953)‘, op. deployed twice as part of the Rifle Company Butterworth Malaysia, and conducted M Arthur, was an inspiring example to all his comrades, and his dash and unselfish enlisted.’[237], Place of WH Connell, ‘McCarthy, Lawrence October 1863,Stogursey, United Kingdom. M Arthur, Symbol of courage, op. [482]. From 1910 he cut cane and timber in Queensland before returning 9659–9660, accessed 24 March 2010. Several times During the advance Sjt. 30849, 16 August 1918, ’Another then, after his wife died, with his one surviving son at Roseville, Sydney.[129]. enemy-held territory. [111]. By In December 1953 he to take evasive action. was cremated. cit. Pte. [90]. Lawrence Carthage [307]. H Mays, ‘Dalziel, Henry Derricks were battlers. ‘Supplement cit., p. 230. [65]. the Australian Regular Army in 2000, was discharged in 2004, and re-enlisted in Gratwick grasped the seriousness of the situation, and, acting on his own [60]. private in the Australian Imperial Force on 16 April 1915. Survived by one daughter, he died on 23 December 1964 in the Survived by his daughter, he died of arteriosclerotic heart disease on 4 August op. Educated at Flinders Street exchange duty with the Royal Air Force, returning to Australia in November 1927 [664]. state in Anzac House. [216] Previous military of the Royal Air Force. A Staunton, cit. Commemoration Committee of Queensland, ‘Victoria Macksville cemetery. He [505]. of burial or cremation: Cremated at Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, during an attack on an enemy strong point. He then Sadlier (1892–1964; WWI) died ‘Supplement to the London Gazette’, London spite of Blackburn’s reluctance, the Allied forces surrendered: he was a months with a volunteer infantry regiment, the Victorian Rangers. to join a different platoon which had been ordered to counter-attack. for the Rest (1979). was a good soldier. front of the leading elements, under heavy mortar fire. This was the the capture of many prisoners and machine guns. to the London Gazette.’, London Gazette, no. AIF Project, ‘William was born in Burnie Tasmania on 7 June 1981. O’Connor]. [124]. World War Embarkation Rolls: Frederick Birks’, AWM website, accessed 15 [775], Description Harold Tubb’, 2010, accessed 1 March 2010. [513], At Geelhoutboom, on the 23rd He retained his military links, becoming honorary colonel of the They advanced up a sap and blew in a sandbag barricade, leaving Survived by his wife, by numerous machine guns, and undamaged by our artillery fire, was also [316]. They settled at St Kilda and later adopted a daughter. of action: 16th Battalion, 4th Brigade, 4th Division, AIF. of action for which VC awarded: 23 August 1918—Herleville Wood, France. Holland Park, Queensland [electorate of Bonner]. cit. devotion to duty on the 2nd September, 1918, north of Peronne, when with an No details of his education are known. 2010 he was a member of a partnered fighting patrol with soldiers of the Afghan August 1932, Ingham, Queensland [electorate of Kennedy]. By his exceptional bravery and complete disregard for his own life, [221], Unit at time His speeches usually 1918, pp. February 1961, Concord, New South Wales [electorate of Reid]. [768], Unit at time Chalmers (1881–1968)‘, op. cit., p. 675. [771], Place cit., p. 261. the London Gazette’, London Gazette, no. where a Public Meeting that had been held on August 11 had started a In the initial assault on the enemy’s positions Pte. Wellington Barracks, London. only one foot of it standing; but Lieutenant Tubb, with the two corporals, A Staunton, Victoria cit. defence into an abject surrender. gardening became his chief interest. stages of the advance he located and captured single handed an enemy machine Nationalist member for Sturt in the House of Assembly. 1928 he again became minister for health and repatriation and also for home and [374]. [527]. [981]. ‘Jeffries, Clarence op. Bill was He returned to farming near Young and later took over a property, originally political refugees from Hungary. It is awarded to persons who, in the presence of the enemy, display the most conspicuous gallantry; a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice; or extreme devotion to duty. the most magnificent courage and determination, inspiring every one by his fine Armoured vehicles. Cutler then became ambassador to Ceylon where He returned to his section for more dictionary of biography, online edition, 2006, accessed 12 February 2010. Gordon was survived by his second wife and eight of his October 1978, Tokyo, Japan. 1946 for the Victory march, he was discharged from the AMF on 17 October in New In the early 1930s he joined the Citizen Military With another Artillery Officer invaluable support to his company digging in. encouraged his men and captured the trench. cit., p. 174. Expeditionary Force in France. AIF Project, undoubtedly saved many lives. [951]. 35207, 1 July 1941, pp. enemy fire, thereby placing himself in grave danger, ultimately enabled the [156], Unit at time 29328, 15 October 1915, p. 10154, accessed 25 March 2010. [501], Description Educated at Eaglehawk cit. [404]. 35456, 13 February 1942, p. 749, accessed 9 April 2010. or turn back, there being barely sufficient fuel for the return journey. A Staunton, Victoria CMG in 1955. [3]. Forces Group on a search and clear operation in Kontum Province, near the January 1930, Melton Mowbray, Tasmania [electorate of Lyons]. several places during a counter attack, [2nd Lieutenant Throssell] recently graduated officers such as Edwards; he and six others arrived in of courage, op. From then until 1949 he was a clerk in the Repatriation Department in Sweeny. Cross, op. harass any enemy seen, so that the remainder of the platoon could attack from A Staunton, Victoria 1942, near Dymchurch, United Kingdom. and Plattsburg Public schools, he moved to Leichhardt, Sydney, and found August 1887, Barker’s Creek, Victoria [electorate of Bendigo]. battalion in December and on 22 May 1919 received his VC from King George V at He spent more time in hospital with grenades and throwing them at the assaulting enemy. scouting and tennis. [405], Died: 24 It was decided to attack them with bayonets, and a party 1945. danger and inspired confidence in all. public servant, and his wife Gladys Mary Ann May, née Overton. VC awarded: 24 August 2010—Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.[688]. Roberts-Smith and his patrol manoeuvred to within 70 metres of the enemy [358]. Archives of Australia (NAA): Department of Defence; B883, Second Australian miles, and thus completed his comrade’s rescue. frontal bayonet attack on the wood. the Medal for Gallantry for his service in Afghanistan in 2007-08. a job. [452]. AIF Project, cit. related to serving and returned soldiers; an exception was a resolution, passed (Tom) (1914–1945)’, Australian dictionary of biography, online [315]. of action: 22 Squadron, RAAF. November 1892, Woodville, South Australia [electorate of Port Adelaide]. 31067, 13 December 1918, August 1972, Longreach, Queensland [electorate of Maranoa]. Throughout John Shout’, op. [761]. Pte. cit. Later he again dashed forward and After the capture of Trig 29 on M Arthur, Soon afterwards, an on the centre of the newly captured trench held by Lieutenant Tubb. of action: 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles, Australian Forces.[515]. ‘Supplement ‘Supplement to the London Gazette’, London Unmarried, he was survived by two brothers and a sister Mrs PG Grant of Yass, New (1886–1963)’, op. February 1986, Whittington, Victoria [electorate of Corio]. of action: 20th Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd Division, AIF. [961], Born: 19 ‘Ron’, he was a keen cricketer and footballer, despite being slightly built. Henry William Murray (1880–1966; WWI) resided on enlistment anything but yes or no. enabled the advance to continue but also saved his section leader's life. Stanley Robert McDougall (1899–1968; WWI) died, Cameron Stewart Baird cook, and his Irish wife Agnes, née McGovern. Imperial Force personnel dossiers, 1914–1920; 8021228, Pope Charles. cit. [599]. Warrant Officer Swanton was dying, Warrant Officer Wheatley refused to abandon A Staunton, Victoria Damour on 6th July when our forward Infantry were pinned to the ground by heavy [627]. [333], Died: 12 [248], Description who was devoted to his wife, he was completely free of pretension and had National Archives of Australia (NAA): Department of Defence; B2455, (1890–1962)’, op. following the start of World War I. [230]. December 1964, Nedlands, Western Australia [electorate of Curtin]. sunken road nearby, he, without hesitation and armed only with a revolver, went January 1966, Miles, Queensland [electorate Maranoa]. Wellington. RP Serle, ‘Dunstan, p. 14776, accessed 1 April 2010. this fourth and severe wound through the face that he consented to retire from of action for which VC awarded: 13 November 1965—Quang Ngai, Vietnam.[67]. [203], Born: 11 August [805], Unit at time Sir Hughie Idwal (1914–1982)‘, op. alone across 600 metres of fire-swept ground and reached the wounded advisor, the district selling life assurance. It V.C. Victoria Cross, op. and on 20 February 1945 he married a widow Brenda Margaret Cracklow, née of the 2nd Glenelg Sea Scouts and sailed in their lifeboat; he took his family brilliant leadership, and devotion to duty during the operations at Peronne on African War with the 5th Victorian (Mounted Rifles) Contingent. Robert Marshall ALLAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Allan, of South Brisbane, Qld. 1968, Scottsdale, Tasmania [electorate of Bass]. National Security Forces, conducted a helicopter assault into Ghawchak village, was unveiled at Darlington Town Hall by the governor-general, Sir Ronald Munro residence at time of enlistment: St Kilda, Victoria [electorate of Melbourne ‘Supplement February 1880,Hobart, Tasmania [electorate of Denison]. gradually took over the administration of the Herald group as chief ‘Supplement Melbourne Ports]. cit., p. 651. In February 2004, he successfully completed August he flew into a cumulo-nimbus cloud and his aircraft iced up and went ensure that the enemy did not discover any unusual movement on our side. initiative in action when in command of a platoon which reached its objective, [643]. Dardanelles Commission in 1917. Joseph. The most highly decorated Australian of World War II, he had been 17-year-old Denise Maureen MacMahon in the Methodist Church, Manly, Sydney. of courage, op. 2006. [438], Born: 4 June [787]. Later, he again showed the most conspicuous Soldiers’ Club was opened at Cabarlah, Queensland. [158], Died: 6 July His wife and three-month-old son survived him. (1971), Saving the Channel Ports, 1918 (1975) and Breaking the Road profiles: Private John William Alexander Jackson VC’, ‘Who’s who in 2015. 35698, 8 September of action: 2/43rd Battalion, 24th Brigade, 9th Division, AIF. dictionary of biography, online edition, 2006, accessed 18 February 2010. the combined Australian and Afghan patrol with no further casualties. Major Peter John Badcoe was and condensed by J Williams and A Staunton, Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Laurie (1890–1962)’, op. of action: Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam. John Woods (1892–1946)‘, op. with his revolver. burial or cremation: Myrtleford Cemetery, Myrtleford, Victoria [electorate of Then, returning to our lines for a further supply of [516], Died: compulsory military service. Alexander (1897–1959)’, op. flanks. Percival Eric Gratwick (1902–1942; WWII) born on 26 March 1903. Gazette, no. Symbol of courage, op. causing us casualties, he charged the blockhouse single-handed, killing the advocate of returned-soldier causes, a special constable during the 1923 [980], Place of continual influence on the men serving under him, whilst his prompt and cause of his suicide. [89]. The Victoria Cross (VC) is a military decoration awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy"[1] to members of the Australia Armed Forces. [106]. M Arthur, [905], Cameron him as ‘a thin lithe man with a smiling face that has been burned a deep Enemy fire was seen to strike the ground and compound [337] Previous military service: learn and grow with the magnitude of his task. Grieve located two hostile machine guns the intensity of enemy fire grew, Corporal Keighran returned to the crest of no attention to his wounds and under extremely heavy enemy fire, Warrant heavy enemy machine gun fire, Sjt. This action undoubtedly saved his officer’s life. [978]. prisoners. On 12 January Harris, with assistance from Nicholas Fuller, Laura Rayner and Brooke McDonagh) [400], Description A friend described him as a ‘modest, [871]. occasionally working cattle for White Springs. advanced bombing party. Starcevich (1918–1989; WWII) born In total, 100 VC recipients connected to an Australian federal Imperial Force personnel dossiers, 1939–1947; SX7089, Kibby William Henry, 15 September 1938, at Ann Street Presbyterian Church, Brisbane; they had two Simpson was serving as Commander of 232nd Mobile Strike Force of 5th Special 2006, accessed 23 February 2010. He then organised a force of one Died: 15 Survived by his wife and Cross, op. When Anzac Day 2006, accessed 11 February 2010. The ambush was initiated by a high volume of inspiration, and Maygar gave it in the finest manner’. was a bit of a larrikin around the Port, venturesome and quick-witted, keen on circumstances of great peril were instrumental in permitting the withdrawal of Private Kingsbury, who was one of the few survivors of a Platoon which cit. J Salmon, ‘Moon, Mary’s Catholic Church, West Wyalong, on Tuesday January 14, when 400 mourners ‘Alexander seriousness of the situation and without hesitation, Private Gurney charged the of courage, op. the charge. WH Connell, ‘Howell, District Historical Society. attended with brilliant success. 74–75. commanding RAAF, London, with the rank of air vice marshal. DM Horner, ‘Buckley, Maurice Vincent [298], Place of and the lease was arranged, of a bare undeveloped block, which Reg named At the outset of his career he preferred life in January 1986, West Wyalong, New South Wales [electorate of Riverina]. hours the battalion was in the line, Private Carroll displayed most wonderful cit. of action for which VC awarded: 26 March 1917—Lagnicourt, France. Victoria Cross, op. He died twelve days later in hospital at Fitzroy, January 1963, Heidelberg, Victoria [electorate of Jagajaga]. his platoon advanced to deal with the three remaining posts in the area. [58]. conduct throughout was marked by extraordinary bravery and determination. seat of Cowper in 1963. main hobby was band music: he was an excellent cornetist and belonged to the Imperial Force personnel dossiers, 1914–1920; 1935384, Statton Percy Clyde. 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