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Australian war hero awarded a Victoria Cross after nearly 80 years

Garry Ivory, nephew of Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean holds the Victoria Cross

Garry Ivory, nephew of Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean holds the Victoria Cross Source: AAP

Tasmanian Teddy Sheean will be awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross following a review by an expert panel.


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By Pablo Vinales

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Tasmanian Teddy Sheean will be awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross following a review by an expert panel.



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