Victoria Cross, vietnam war

Australian soldier awarded Victoria Cross for Vietnam bravery
An Australian soldier has been posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross - the Commonwealth's highest military honour - for bravery during the Vietnam War. The then 19-year-old Private Richard Norden ran into enemy fire to reach a wounded comrade and ...
WWI hero's Victoria Cross medal goes on display for first time
Old Broomfield Cemetery in Taplagh, Co Monaghan is the final resting place of a known soldier but a forgotten hero. Thomas Hughes was shot during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. However, despite the injuries he sustained he still managed to save the lives of his company.
Private Richard Norden honoured with Victoria Cross for Vietnam War heroism
An Australian soldier who braved enemy fire in the Vietnam War to aid a wounded comrade and recover a fallen one will be posthumously honoured with the Victoria Cross for his courage.
Program: Private Richard Norden awarded the Victoria Cross
The Governor General has announced the awarding of the Victoria Cross to a Vietnam War veteran at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Victoria Cross for Australia for Private Richard Norden
As Australians gather today to honour our veterans for Remembrance Day, the late Private Richard Norden will be awarded a Victoria Cross for Australia for his gallantry during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral in Vietnam in 1968.
Private Richard Norden awarded the Victorian Cross for bravery during the Vietnam War
A young Australian soldier who ran towards enemy fire during the Vietnam War, to reach his wounded comrades, will receive the countries highest military honour. The heroic actions of Private Richard Norden are being recognised with a Victorian Cross more than 50 years after he risked his life on the battlefield.
Victoria Cross awarded posthumously to Vietnam War hero
An Australian soldier who rescued wounded comrades under enemy fire in the Vietnam War has been posthumously awarded Australia's highest military honour.
Private Richard Norden posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross
Governor-General Samantha Mostyn was joined by Prime Minster Anthony Albanese to posthumously award Private Richard Norden the Victoria Cross for actions taken in the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral during the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam veteran Richard Norden honoured with posthumous Victoria Cross
Ray Hadley has reacted to a tip and subsequent confirmation a Vietnam veteran has posthumously been awarded a Victoria Cross ...
Private Richard Norden awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery during the Vietnam War
The nation's highest military honour will be posthumously given to Private Richard Norden for his actions during the Battle ...
First World War memorial dedicated to brave soldier given Grade II listing
A memorial dedicated to a soldier who was fatally shot as he delivered a message during the First World War has been given ...
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Remembrance Day: Vietnam veteran Private Richard Leslie Norden awarded posthumous Victoria Cross
A young Australian private who ran back into enemy fire during the Vietnam War to rescue a wounded comrade and retrieve ...
Quiet 'larrikin' kid awarded Australia's highest military honour on Remembrance Day
Australians have marked Remembrance Day [[11th Nov]] across the country, sharing a moment to honour the sacrifices made by ...
School remembers WW1 heroes who crossed onto No Man's Land to rescue injured men
Lance Corporal Frederick William Dobson and Private Thomas Young, crawled across to No Man's Land under heavy artillery and ...
Life-size statue of Tasmanian hero Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean VC unveiled at Latrobe
A life-size statue commemorating Tasmanian Victoria Cross recipient Edward “Teddy” Sheean has been unveiled at Latrobe on ...