Private Richard Norden awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery during the Vietnam War

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I do not understand why this mans family had to wait 56 years for this award. The army had four years to award it before he died in 72 which would have been even better.

Private Richard Norden awarded Victoria Cross for bravery during Vietnam War half a century ago

The nation's highest military honour will be posthumously given to Private Richard Norden for his actions during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral in 1968.

www.abc.net.au

 

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[Capt. Vick]

Long over due

 

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Friends and family criticise 'debacle' behind awarding Victoria Cross to Private Richard Norden

Private Norden was posthumously Australia's highest military honour nearly half a century after he ran into enemy fire in Vietnam.

www.abc.net.au

 

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