Victoria Cross Tribute 1900 to 1969Print Page 
The framed pictorial display is a tribute to 96 personnel of the Australian Defence Forces who were awarded the Victoria Cross between 1900 and 1969. It lists the names of the recipients as well as information regarding the Victoria Cross.
The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime. It was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria and made retrospective to 1854 to cover the period of the Crimean War. It is possible for any serving member of the armed forces to obtain this award.
The Victoria Cross was designed, according to the original warrant for the award, to be in the form of the “Maltese Cross”. Its shape, however, more closely resembles a cross pattée. In the centre of the medal is a lion guardant standing upon the Royal Crown. The words "For valour" are inscribed below. The Victoria Cross is suspended from a crimson ribbon. On the reverse of the cross the date of the act of bravery is inscribed, along with the name, rank, and unit of the recipient.
Location
| Address: | 371 Murray Street, Hay Services Club, Hay, 2711 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.500812 Long: 144.848775 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Honour Roll |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
A TRIBUTE TO AUSTRALIA`S 96 VICTORIA CROSS WINNERS 1900 -1969
May Their Names Liveth For Evermore
Our Glorious 96 Victoria Cross Recipients
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