Frederick Birks VC MM

Frederick Birks VC MM

Frederick Birks served as stretcher bearer through the whole Gallipoili Campaign and on the Western Front where he won an MM. Birks then applied to be an officer. Lietenant Birks won the VC at Paschendale but was sadly killed the day after his VC action. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

John Whittle

Join us for the story of John Whittle VC DCM ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Keeper of The Flame

Todays episode released on ANZAC Day 2026 is about a very special ANZAC. If a living hell could be defined by the Australians of World War 1 and The Burma China Railway by the Australians of World War 2 then Wally Peeler went to hell and back twice. When not enduring the worst that 20th century warfare could dish out, Wally was the custodian of the Melbourne Shrine of remembrance honouring those who served and died alongside him. Join us for the story of this very special Australian. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Professional

James Newland. From Private in the Boer war to Lieutenant Colonel in the Second World War with a VC in between. Join us as we follow the life of a professional soldier. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Mad Harry

In this episode Rich and Dave explore the life of Australia's most decorated soldier Harry Murray ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.