The First World War started on the 28th of July 1914 when Austria-Hungry declared war on Serbia. The war lasted until the 11th of November 1918. One of the awards that can be presented to some veterans that have done something significant in the war is the Victoria Cross. It is the main award for acts of bravery and fearlessness during the time served in the War. Queen Victoria founded the award in 1856. Patrick Bugden was presented this award because of his actions that were displayed on the 26-28th of September 1917 whist serving as a private in the 31st Battalion of the Australian army during the First World War. Patrick Bugden was most deserving of the Victoria Cross because of his heroic actions The First World War, also known as the …show more content…
He earned this major award during the battle of Polygon Wood on the 26th-28th of September 1917. This battle began at 5:30am on September 26th 1917, when the Dominion and British guns opened on a 10km front. The purpose of this was to build on the improvements made during the Battle of Menin Road. Patrick Bugden directed a small group to attack German machine-gun posts. He also captured the posts with bombs and bayonet and then he, independently, charged a few Germans who had imprisoned a corporal. On various occasions in the next few days he rescued wounded and injured men while risking his life but on one occasion when he was volunteering for a dangerous mission he was sadly killed in action on the 28th of September 1917. He was an exceptionally great soldier during the war and as one of his friends, Alex Thomson said on the 29th October 1917 “…I owe to Paddy Bugden for is bravery in rescuing me…” (as cited from the Queensland Museum). He was extremely courageous and fearless in all the selfless choices that he made. For his bravery during his time served he was later awarded the Victoria Cross. Overall Patrick Bugden was very deserving of the Victoria Cross because of all of the courage and bravery that he showed whilst he served in the 31st
World War one saw many great airmen, but there were two that stood out among the rest; Captain Edward Rickenbacker and 2nd Lieutenant Frank Luke, Jr. These men both demonstrated courage and bravery that ultimately asked them for their life. Both men received the Congressional Medal of Honor for their deeds of bravery, as well as earning the title of Ace. An Ace is someone that has shot down at least five enemy planes. Rickenbacker was nicknamed “Ace of the Aces”, while Luke was the first of only two men to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Luke honored his country through his actions. Frank Luke Jr demonstrated superior characteristics that lead him to make a valuable contribution to World War I through bravery, skilled flying skills, and selflessness.
Audie Leon Murphy has earned all available U.S. military combat award for valor possible from the United States Army. He was also decorated by Belgium and France for his service. He serviced in the European Theater of Operations along with the Mediterranean. on January 26, 1945 Murphy earned the medal of honor because of what he had did at the Colmar Pocket near Holtzwihr, France when he was only 19 years old. He received it for his defensive actions against German troops- this shows his selfless service and personal courage. While he was wounded he alone stayed in a burning tank destroyer firing at the Germans- their soldiers and tanks- with a fully automatic machine gun. When he was out of ammo he climbed off the tank and led a successful counterattack after he had refused to let his wounds be treated. Another way he showed his personal courage-an army value.
The soldiers are remembered for maintaining courage and determination under hopeless conditions. The ANZAC legend owes much to wartime correspondents who used the Gallipoli landing to generate a specifically Australian hero. Among the many reports, which reached Australia, were those of Ashmead-Bartlett. His Gallipoli dispatches described Australians as a 'race of athletes ... practical above all', whose cheers, even in death, 'resounded throughout the night'. Ashmead-Bartlett helped in...
January 15, 2003 he was flying a passenger plane and suddenly hit a flock of geese. Hitting the flock of geese made the plane go haywire and start malfunctioning. Sully and his team, knowing that there were 155 people aboard, had to land the plane safely. They decided that they would try to land it in the Hudson River. This courageous act saved the lives of many people. For his and his team’s bravery they were ranked The Top 100 Most Influential Heros and Icons in 2009 and were also awarded the French Legion of
The First World War or World War 1 was a conflict between Britain and Germany, which spread over Europe predominantly beginning on the 28th of July 1914 until the 11th of November 1918. AS soon as the war began, Prime Minister Andrew Fisher's government pledged full support for Britain in an effort to defend Britain or the “Mother Country”. As enlistment came up for Australian men, thousands people across the country rushed to enlist for what they thought would be an opportunity to adventure Europe with the war supposedly ending before Christmas. With the propaganda at the government’s advantage, they could easily manipulate the Australian’s public view on what life, as a soldier would be like. As the pain of loss began to strike the citizens of Australia, views on what war was like changed and reality began to hit. This meant enlistment around Australia was significantly reduced especially after Gallipoli where there were the most casualties, which hit Australia hard. As time grew on
The First World War or the Great War began on 1 August 1914 after many months of tension. When Great Britain declared war against Germany on 4 August 1914 Canada was automatically at war, due to its Dominion status . As a Dominion, Canada was expected to support Great Britain by sending troops to fight alongside the Allies. During the first three years of the war, the federal government was dependent on a system of voluntarism to supply its army with troops. ...
In World War 1 (WW1), 1914-1918, Australian troops became involved in order to give support to the "Mother Country". Great Britain only became involved after Germany did not respect the neutrality of Belgium. In the first world war, Australian soldiers participated in some of the bloodiest and most enduring battles known to man, and soon developed a courageous name for themselves. Of the 330 000 Aussie soldiers who took part in WW1, there were 211 500 casualties and over 60 000 deaths, a casualty rate much higher than that of several other participants.
World War I, also known as “The Great War”, was a global war that revolved mainly around Europe. It took place from 1914 to 1918. This was a very brutal war that caused many casualties. The soldiers who survived experienced severe trauma and mental discomfort. This trauma was a direct result of the violence and agony they experienced during the war.
However, although it might be his job to protect others, his act of heroism should not be taken for granted. As established earlier, a hero is defined as someone who, in public or in private, defends a moral cause at personal risk without expectation of reward. Andy Peat took the initiative to put his life at risk while explosive bombs were going off. No one told him to go and lay on a bomb in order to save his Danish colleagues, for he knew it was just the right thing to do at the time. Despite his heroic actions, Peat didn’t think he needed anything in return, not even the Anders Lassen Award. Lieutenant Colonel Claus Wannen, head of the Danish SPecial Forces, said, “Warrant Officer One Andy Peat made an extraordinary contribution. On that tragic day he proved his worth and it’s most likely he save a number of lives that evening. It does not strike me as a surprise that he was the one making a difference on the roof that night.” After receiving the reward, Andy Peat said he would be sharing the award with his team, adding, “You are only as good as the guy standing next to you.” Andy Peat is a hero because he risked his life in order to save those who he felt deserved to
First of all, George Patton is a very respectable man, and that is the reason why he rose through the ranks so quickly. When George Patton joined the military, he joined in the beginning of WWI. After WWI, he enlisted into the military once again in WWII. He was then promoted so many times that he became a Four Star General. He commanded many people on the battlefield, and he gave very inspiring speeches. In one of his speeches, George Patton said, "No person ever won a war by dying for his country. You won it by making the other poor dumb person die for his country." I believe that one
The Anzac spirit is not defined by any simple term; it is defined by the acts of valour and heroism of a person or group of Australians. The first Australian to be recognised with the highest award of bravery was Sir Neville Howse after the Boer war in South Africa (1900). The Highest medal available to troops, The Victorian Cross is awarded to a person who “in the presence of the enemy, displays the most conspicuous gallantry; a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice; or extreme devotion to duty.” Howse was once again sent to fight for his country in World War 1 where he demonstrated his Australian clout for the second time in war. Howse demonstrated the Anzac attitude throughout his whole life leading him to things like serving as the Commonwealth Minister of Health. Howse demonstrated the values of someone worthy of the Victorian Cross through everything he did, thus allowing a spark of the soon to be dubbed Anzac spirit to be kindled and kept alight throughout the rest of Australian
World War I, also referred to as the Great War, was global conflict among the greatest Western powers and beyond. From 1914-1918, this turf war swept across rivaling nations, intensifying oppositions and battling until victory was declared. World War I was immediately triggered by the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, however several long-term causes also contributed. The growing development of militarism, the eruption of powerful alliances, as well as the spread of imperialism, and a deepening sense of nationalism, significantly promoted to the outbreak of the Great War.
...st victories like no other individual. Billy Bishop emerged from Owen Sound, Ontario and struggled through his training days. He proved himself as a great war hero and earned his spot among those most honoured and remembered.
A major experience he underwent while serving, was in the Battle of the Somme which actually happened four days before his birthday on July 20, 1916. Graves was shot down, the bullet tore right through his shoulder and chest severel...
By doing this he showed his love for his country, and history itself, he would do everything to the fullest. He raised his family to the best of his ability, he was a good family man, and a hard worker that endured whatever confronted him. This is why he is my hero, because of his strength and his will to make sacrifices.