Ranked #1
John Mackey VC
John Mackey VC
".. His fearless action and outstanding courage were an inspiration to the whole battalion."
4 Oct 2011
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18mins
Ranked #2
Reginald Roy Rattey VC
Reginald Roy Rattey VC
Reginald Roy Rattey was humble hero and one of the most popular recipients of the time
28 Sep 2011
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19mins
Ranked #3
VC Frank Partridge
VC Frank Partridge
Frank Partridge banana farmer, quiz show champion and Victoria Cross recipient
14 Sep 2011
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15mins
Ranked #4
VC Charles Anderson
VC Charles Anderson
"Throughout the fighting, which lasted for four days, he set a magnificent example of brave leadership, determination an... Read more
6 Sep 2011
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17mins
Ranked #5
VC Ted Kenna
VC Ted Kenna
"The result of Kenna's magnificent bravery in the face of concentrated fire was that the bunker was captured without fur... Read more
30 Aug 2011
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14mins
Ranked #6
VC Bruce Kingsbury
VC Bruce Kingsbury
It has been speculated Bruce Kingsbury's actions in New Guinea could have changed the course of the war.
16 Aug 2011
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15mins
Ranked #7
James Gordon VC
James Gordon VC
James Gordon won a Victoria Cross in Syria 1941. He was immortalised in a winning archibald prize portrait the next year... Read more
5 Aug 2011
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15mins
Ranked #8
John Edmondson VC
John Edmondson VC
John Edmondson was the first VC winner of World War 2.
28 Jul 2011
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17mins
Ranked #9
Bill Kibby VC
Bill Kibby VC
Bill Kibby was killed by machine-gun fire behind enemy lines.
28 Jul 2011
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13mins
Ranked #10
VC Ray Simpson
VC Ray Simpson
Simpson's skills were born of decades of experience, a complex man, who could be blunt, but also a proud, moral, compass... Read more
9 Dec 2011
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21mins