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Portrait of Corporal (Cpl) Arthur Charles Hall VC, 54th Battalion. Cpl Hall was awarded the Victoria Cross for "most conspicuous bravery, brilliant leadership and devotion to duty" on 1 - 2 September 1918 at Peronne, Frane. On 1 September 1918, Cpl Hall single handedly rushed an enemy position, killing four and capturing nine prisoners and two machine guns. During the rest of the attack he led small assault parties, capturing more prisoners and guns. The next day he carried a wounded fellow soldier to safety under heavy machine gun fire, then immediately returned to his post. He returned to Australia and was discharged on 3 August 1919. He later served as a lieutenant in the Second World War.
Studio portrait of Corporal (Cpl) Arthur Charles Hall VC, 54th Battalion. Cpl Hall was awarded the Victoria Cross for "most conspicuous bravery, brilliant leadership and devotion to duty" on 1 - 2 Sep
Studio portrait of Private (Pte) Robert Mactier VC 23rd Battalion. Pte Mactier was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for "most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty" on 1 September 1918 at Mo
Studio portrait of Temporary Corporal (Cpl) Alexander Henry Buckley VC, 54th Battalion. Cpl Buckley was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for "most conspicuous bravery and self sacrifice" on 1 -
Studio portrait of Private (Pte) William Matthew Currey VC, 53rd Battalion. Pte Currey was awarded the Victoria Cross for "most conspicuous bravery and daring" on 1 September 1918 at Peronne, France.
Portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) Edgar Thomas Towner, VC, MC, 2nd Machine Gun Battalion. Lt Towner was awarded the Victoria Cross for "most conspicuous bravery, initiative and devotion to duty" on 1 Septem
Portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) Lawrence Dominic McCarthy VC, 16th Battalion. Lt McCarthy was awarded the Victoria Cross for "most conspicuous bravery, initiative and leadership" on 23 August 1918 near Ma
