Medal will be handed over to the family next week at gov house.
Medal will be handed over to the family next week at gov house.
R.I.P. Lest We Forget.
" But we stand in awe.”
That we do.
I collect, therefore I am.
Nothing in science can explain how consciousness arose from matter.
RIP a very brave young man .
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
duty done,now R.I.P.condolences to the ones he left behind.
VC Medal was presented today at gov house , commando2 reg members was there as well.
Family donated it to the Canberra war memorial .
RIP
Five tours to Astan.
He lived up to his Soldiers Code;
I have the honour to be a Soldier in the Australian Army. I am a custodian of traditions forged in battle by the ANZACS.
I treat others with dignity and respect and expect others to do the same.
I strive to develop my proficiency and competency in the Profession of Arms.
I do not compromise my integrity nor my moral courage.
At all times I act in ways that will bring honour to Australia, and credit upon the Army, my unit and my fellow soldiers.
I researched him on the web, as I was interested in the 'already an icon in the army' bit.
Seems those were the Prime Minister's words - info within:
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