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Vietnam veteran receives Medal for Gallantry after leading bayonet charge
Vietnam veteran John O'Halloran received Australia's Medal for Gallantry at a Perth ceremony for leading a fixed bayonet charge against a Vietcong stronghold during Operation Bribie nearly 60 years ago. The then-21-year-old second lieutenant commanded the most decorated Australian platoon to serve in Vietnam. Only 70 Australians have received this third-highest military honour since 1991.
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