As Australians gather today to honour our veterans for Remembrance Day, the late Private Richard Norden will be awarded a Victoria Cross for Australia for his gallantry during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral in Vietnam in 1968.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Governor\u2011General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, has announced that His Majesty The King has given approval for the award of the Victoria Cross for Australia to be bestowed to Private Norden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Victoria Cross for Australia is the highest military honour that can be awarded in the Australian honours system. Private Norden has been recognised for the most conspicuous acts of gallantry in action in the presence of the enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On 14 May 1968, Private Norden\u2019s platoon came under heavy fire during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral. Using his initiative and demonstrating a depth of care for his mates, Private Norden rescued a wounded soldier and recovered the body of another, with little cover and under intense enemy fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His actions also secured the enemy position and avoided the potential for further casualties of platoon members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Private Norden\u2019s service to his country continued when he returned to Australia and became an Australian Capital Territory police officer. He died at the young age of 24 following a traffic accident while he was on duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Governor-General\u2019s Office will work with Private Norden\u2019s family to finalise plans for the investiture ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPrivate Richard Norden is a true Australian hero. His exceptional bravery epitomises the spirit of our veterans, who we thank for their service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPrivate Norden demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness by putting his own life at risk to save and protect his fellow comrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRemembrance Day is a chance to honour those who have served our nation \u2013 and Private Norden is one of the finest. Lest We Forget.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPrivate Richard Norden\u2019s bravery during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral exemplifies the values we hold as Australians – those of tremendous courage and mateship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUnder fire from the enemy, Private Norden did not hesitate as he moved forward to help his fellow wounded soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe awarding of the Victoria Cross for Australia is our highest military honour and I am pleased to see Private Norden recognised with this honour today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPrivate Norden personified the ANZAC spirit – disregarding his own safety to put his mates first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to acknowledge and thank the veteran community for your advocacy for the appropriate recognition of Private Norden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m so glad that especially today we can acknowledge Private Norden\u2019s gallant actions with the Victoria Cross for Australia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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