For Valour

The Victoria Cross is the most coveted and honoured decoration available to members of the Australian Defence Force.

The stories of the ordinary Australians who are recipients of the Victoria Cross are inspiring, their legacy indisputable. From as far back as the 1857 Sepoy Rebellion, ninety-six soldiers associated with Australia have received this honour. Among them is Neville (later Major General) Howse, who faced enemy fire during the second Boer War to rescue a fallen trumpeter. Despite being shot in the neck and chest, John Edmondson risked and lost his life at the siege of Tobruk to aid an officer in distress. During the Vietnam War, Keith Payne went behind enemy lines to aid the rescue of 'about forty' injured and lost soldiers.

Featuring dramatic re-enactments and insightful interviews with war historians, For Valour</em represents an outstanding triumph of will, exploring the mateship, camaraderie and personal courage of the defenders of our great nation.