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The Hall of Valour honours the 102 Australians who have received the Victoria Cross and the nine Australian Defence personnel who have directly received the George Cross.

The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime. 

Richard Norden was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia (VC) on 11 November 2024 for his bravery during the Battle of Coral - Balmoral, Vietnam in 1968. 

Hall of Valour

Peter Burness explains the significance of the Hall of Valour, the qualities of those awarded the Victoria Cross and the definition of valour.

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Galleries

First World War gallery

First World War Gallery

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Second World War gallery

Second World War Gallery

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Commemorative Area

Commemorative Area

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Roll of Honour

Roll of Honour

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

The Australian War Memorial acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and waters. We pay our respects to elders past and present.