Private Norden was posthumously Australia's highest military honour nearly half a century after he ran into enemy fire in Vietnam.
The late Private Richard Norden has been awarded Australia's highest military honour.Friends and family of Private Richard Norden have criticised the "debacle" leading up to his posthumous award ing of Australia's highest military honour.
On Remembrance Day earlier this month, Private Norden was awarded a Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Vietnam War."The whole process of awarding the VC to Richard Norden has been a debacle from go to woe," said Rodger Norden, Richard's brother. Chris Forde, Richard Norden's platoon commander in Vietnam, says the delay and lack of information has had an impact on Richard Norden's widow and sons.ABC News: Steve Keen"It's a bit like having lost a loved one and not knowing where the body is."No apology from government
There is no prescribed time period for ministers to make their decision, though the minister did not explain why his decision took the time it did. Awarding the Victoria Cross for Australia must be approved by the sovereign, in this case King Charles.The Victoria Cross is Australia's highest military honour.Retired Lieutenant Colonel George Hulse wondered if the VC might be announced during the Royal Visit in October.
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