The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Studio portrait of the Sheean brothers of Lower Barrington, Tasmania, both Australian sailors serving at the Tasmanian naval base HMAS Derwent (later renamed HMAS Huon). On the left is H1646 Stoker Class II Thomas (Mick) Sheean and on the right is H1617 Ordinary Seaman (OS) Edward (Teddy) Sheean, RAN. Teddy Sheean was killed on 1 December 1942 during an attack by Japanese aircraft which sank HMAS Armidale. After the order to 'abandon ship' OS Teddy Sheean, although twice wounded, stayed at his post at the aft Oerlikon gun bringing down an enemy bomber. He was still firing when the ship sank. For his part in this action he was posthumously awarded a Mention In Despatches. In 2020 this award was upgraded to the Victoria Cross for Australia.
The Last Post Ceremony is presented in the Commemorative area of the Australian War Memorial each day. The ceremony commemorates more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in war and oth
Studio portrait of the Sheean family. Identified left to right, back row: H1617 Ordinary Seaman Edward (Teddy) Sheean RAN; 6849 (VX51790) Private Frederick Sheean. Front row: James Sheean; Mary Sheea
Victoria Cross for Australia. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details; reverse cross with date of action. Edward 'Teddy' Sheean was born on 28 December 1923 at Barrington, Tasmania. He e
1939-45 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Edward 'Teddy' Sheean was born on 28 December 1923 at Barrington, Tasmania. He entered the RAN on 21 April 1941. He was initially attached t
Pacific Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Edward 'Teddy' Sheean was born on 28 December 1923 at Barrington, Tasmania. He entered the RAN on 21 April 1941. He was initially attached t
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed edge with recipient's details. Edward 'Teddy' Sheean was born on 28 December 1923 at Barrington, Tasmania. He entered the RAN on 21 April 1941. He was initially
Australia Service Medal 1939-45. Impressed edge with recipient's details. Edward 'Teddy' Sheean was born on 28 December 1923 at Barrington, Tasmania. He entered the RAN on 21 April 1941. He was init