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Australian soldier awarded Victoria Cross for Vietnam bravery

Gov Release
05 December 2024
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Private Richard Norden has been posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, Australia's highest military honour, for his extraordinary bravery during a 1968 Vietnam War battle. The recognition highlights his selfless actions to save comrades under enemy fire.
READ: Australian soldier awarded Victoria Cross for Vietnam bravery

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