Army

The mud and blood of the Western Front, the sands and heat of the African battlefields, and the perilous jungles of Burma are just some of the conditions that the armies of the Commonwealth had to contend with during the world wars. Regardless, through sheer courage and resilience, they fought on, despite huge losses of life. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM)

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Private Thomas Cooke VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL

Private Robert Matthew Beatham VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder HEATH CEMETERY, HARBONNIERES

Private Robert Mactier VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder HEM FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, HEM-MONACU

Private Percival “Percy” Eric Gratwick VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

Private Patrick Joseph Budgen VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY

Private Bruce Steel Kingsbury VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder PORT MORESBY (BOMANA) WAR CEMETERY

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