For Gallantry Australians Awarded The George Cross The Cross Of Valour
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For Gallantry Australians Awarded The George Cross The Cross Of Valour
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Author : Craig Blanch
language : en
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Release Date : 2020-12-01
For Gallantry Australians Awarded The George Cross The Cross Of Valour written by Craig Blanch and has been published by NewSouth Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-01 with History categories.
From the frozen wastes of Antarctica to the burning ruins of the Bali bombings, For Gallantry tells the stories of the 28 Australians awarded the nation's highest non-combat awards for bravery: the Imperial George Cross and its Australian Honours and Awards replacement, the Cross of Valour. Created to mark extraordinary deeds away from the field of battle, the awards are the non-combat equivalent of the coveted Victoria Cross. More than a quarter of the recipients were awarded posthumously — testimony to the selflessness recognised by the decorations. They came from all walks of life. From teachers and farmers to defence force members and firefighters, theirs are stories of incredible physical and moral courage. Some were recognised for single heroic acts, others for their conduct over many months of terrible adversity. With assistance from the sole surviving Australian holder of the George Cross, and recipients of the Cross of Valour, For Gallantry profiles their heroic actions in a dedicated volume for the first time. 'Courageous behaviour comes in many forms. For Gallantry tells the remarkable true stories of some of Australia's most selfless people. A beautifully illustrated work that keeps you captivated from the first page.' — Dan Keighran VC
Victoria Cross
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Author : Anthony Staunton
language : en
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Release Date : 2005-10-01
Victoria Cross written by Anthony Staunton and has been published by Hardie Grant Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Now updated to also include all our George Cross winners, VC has been considered a classic work of Australian military history ever since its first publication in 1963. Together with detailed descriptions of the battles they fought in, VC contains full biographies of all Australians who have won the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth's supreme decoration for gallantry in battle. Fully illustrated with rare photos from the Australian War Memorial, the book also sets out the history of the Victoria Cross itself. These dramatic stories will arouse both admiration for the courage of these gallant me.
Victoria S Cross
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Author : Gary Mead
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd
Release Date : 2015-05-07
Victoria S Cross written by Gary Mead and has been published by Atlantic Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-07 with History categories.
LONGLISTED FOR THE HESSELL TILTMAN PRIZE When 25-year old Private Johnson Beharry won the Victoria Cross in 2005 for bravery under fire in Iraq, he was the first person to win Britain's highest military honour since the Falklands war in 1982 and the first living recipient since 1969, when two Australians were given the award for action in Vietnam. Born out of the squalor of the Crimean War in 1856 and the fragility of the monarchy at that time, the VC's prestige is such that it takes precedence over all other orders and medals in Britain. But while many books have been written about specific aspects of the VC and its recipients, none have asked why so many brave men who deserved the medal were denied it, and why no women have ever been awarded the VC, even though they are entitled. Military historian Gary Mead's vivid and balanced account of the VC's life and times exposes the hypocrisy behind one of the UK's last sacred cows, and explores its role as a barometer for the shifting sands of political and social change during the last 150 years.
For Valour
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Author : Craig Blanch
language : en
Publisher: NewSouth
Release Date : 2019-02
For Valour written by Craig Blanch and has been published by NewSouth this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02 with History categories.
For Valour tells the remarkable stories of the 100 Australians who have been awarded the Victoria Cross for exceptional acts of bravery and self-sacrifice in battle. From Captain Neville Howse of the New South Wales Army Medical Corps in 1900 to Corporal Cameron Baird of the 2nd Commando Regiment in 2013, heroic actions in the Boer War appear alongside those from the First World War, North Russia, the Second World War, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Vivid descriptions of events on the battlefield are matched with biographical profiles of each of the recipients to provide insights into their lives outside wartime service. With a foreword from Daniel Keighran VC, new archival research and striking photographs and artworks from the Australian War Memorial, For Valour commemorates the servicemen who have been awarded the military's highest honour.
Bravest
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Author : Robert Macklin
language : en
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Australia
Release Date : 2011
Bravest written by Robert Macklin and has been published by Allen & Unwin Australia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From the Boer War to the war in Vietnam, Bravest tells the story of 15 Australian war heroes and how they won the highest medals awarded for bravery. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for valor that can be won by an Australian; just 97 Australians have been awarded the VC in conflicts from the Boer War to the Afghanistan War. And only 14 Australians have been awarded the George Cross, the ultimate medal for heroism away from active combat, since its inception in 1940. But what is it that makes these remarkable soldiers risk everything in defense of their country and their mates? Noted biographer Robert Macklin tells the inspirational story of 15 Australian recipients of the Victoria and George Crosses, from Neville Howse in South Africa in 1900 to the heroes of the Great War such as Albert Jacka, "Diver" Derrick in the Second World War, and Keith Payne in Vietnam in 1969.
Bravest
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Author : Robert Macklin
language : en
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Release Date : 19??
Bravest written by Robert Macklin and has been published by Allen & Unwin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 19?? with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"The Victoria Cross was the highest award, given only for a single act of valour. Just 90 Australians have been awarded it since they served with the British forces in South Africa in the late nineteenth century. And only four Australians have been awarded the George Cross, the ultimate medal for civilians in time of war. From Neville Howse in the Boer War in South Africa in 1900 to Keith Payne in Viet Nam in 1969 this book tells the story of twelve Australian recipients of the Victoria and George Crosses."--Provided by publisher.
The Complete George Cross
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Author : Kevin Brazier
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2012-10-24
The Complete George Cross written by Kevin Brazier and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-24 with History categories.
The George Cross, the highest civilian decoration, is awarded for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, and all the recipients of this exceptional honor are recorded here. As a complete chronological record of George Crosses awarded in Britain and around the world, this book is an essential work of reference for anyone who is interested in the history of the medal and in the acts of bravery and self-sacrifice it commemorates.
Uncommon Valour
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Author : Granville Allen Mawer
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2019-03-30
Uncommon Valour written by Granville Allen Mawer and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-30 with History categories.
A military historian presents a provocative study of the Victoria Cross, the heroes it honors, and the ethics of the British honors system. What is the nature of courage? How and when should it be recognized? How has our appreciation of it changed over time? These are among the questions Granville Allen Mawer seeks to answer in this absorbing history of the Victoria Cross, the highest honor awarded to members of the British Armed Forces for valor in the presence of the enemy. Uncommon Valor is both an analytical account of the institution of the Victoria Cross and a fascinating study of the ethics of rewarding bravery. It explores the origin of the award, the rationale behind individual awards, and the ways in which the institution has evolved over its long history. Historian Granville Allen Mawer compares individual actions that led to a Victoria Cross, analyzing the circumstances in which they took place, the character of the individual concerned, and the shifting criteria for giving awards. This unconventional treatment of the Victoria Cross may be controversial, but it should stimulate a deeper understanding of the history of the medal and of the heroism of those to whom it has been awarded.
The Story Of The George Cross
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Author : Sir John George Smyth (bart.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
The Story Of The George Cross written by Sir John George Smyth (bart.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with History categories.
For Valour For Gallantry
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Author : Thomas M
language : en
Publisher: Methuen Pub Limited
Release Date : 2013-12-01
For Valour For Gallantry written by Thomas M and has been published by Methuen Pub Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Victoria Cross is the highest ranking military award, recognizing outstanding acts of valor in the face of the enemy. Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856, it is open to those serving in the British and Commonwealth armed forces. The George Cross is the highest ranking award made for outstanding acts of bravery not on the field of battle. Instituted in 1940 by King George VI, both civilians and members of the armed forces are eligible. The recipients of both medals appear chronologically, with a narrative setting their actions in the context of the war, campaign, skirmish or incident they were involved in. As well as the background to the deed, each individual entry includes the citation, a detailed biographical record and portrait illustration. There are also plentiful maps and a wealth of interesting appendices. The three volumes pay tribute to the 1,361 individuals awarded the Victoria Cross and the 409 invested with the George Cross. Although many books have been written on the subject, these three volumes are the first to record the complete details of all who have received this outstanding recognition. Volume 1 covers the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, the Wars of the Empire and the Boer War.