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Quiz about Australian Victoria Cross Recipients

Australian Victoria Cross Recipients Quiz

A brief overview of the events, places, and Australian V.C. recipients.

A multiple-choice quiz by munnis. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
munnis

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
167,880

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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577

Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (6/10), Guest 193 (7/10), Guest 1 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Private John William Alexander Jackson is currently recognised as the youngest Australian V.C. recipient. How old was he at the time he won the Victoria Cross? Hint

30 yrs 8 mths

21 yrs 4 mths

18 yrs 9 mths

27 yrs 11 mths

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Question 2 of 10

2. Up to the end of the twentieth century, how many Victoria Crosses had been awarded to Australians (by birth or by service with the armed forces)? Hint

102

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Question 3 of 10

3. What rank did the highest ranking Australian V.C. recipient hold? Hint

Major

Captain

Brigadier

Lieutenant-Colonel

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was unique about the four Victoria Cross recipients from the Viet Nam War? Hint

They were the same age

They were all Sergeants

They were all posthumous

They were from the same unit

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Question 5 of 10

5. Of the 64 Australian Victoria Crosses received in World War 1, how many were awarded to airmen? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Of the 96 Australian Victoria Crosses received, how many were awarded posthumously? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who received the first Australian Victoria Cross on territory administered by Australia? Hint

Pte B.S Kingsbury

PTE E Kenna

PTE F.J Partridge

SGT T.C Derrick

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Question 8 of 10

8. Captain Neville Howse received Australia's first Victoria Cross. Where did he earn it, and what unit did he belong to? Hint

Gallipoli - 1st Infantry Battalion A.I.F

South Africa - N.S.W Army Medical Corps

South Africa - Victorian Mounted Rifles

Gallipoli - 14th Infantry Battalion A.I.F

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Battle of Lone Pine, Gallipoli, 7-9 Aug 1915 saw a large number of Victoria Crosses received by Australians. How many? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Up to the end of 2020, members of the Royal Australian Navy have received 4 Victorian Crosses.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Private John William Alexander Jackson is currently recognised as the youngest Australian V.C. recipient. How old was he at the time he won the Victoria Cross?

Answer: 18 yrs 9 mths

He won his V.C on the night of 25-26 June 1916 France, whilst out gathering wounded soldiers under fire he nearly had his arm blown off, having returned to his lines to gain assistance. He then returned to find those who he had been helping when he was injured, he found one and on return he was treated for his own injuries which resulted in his arm being amputated.

2. Up to the end of the twentieth century, how many Victoria Crosses had been awarded to Australians (by birth or by service with the armed forces)?

Answer: 96

6 were won in the Boer War (South Africa 1899-1902), 64 in WW1 (1914-1918), 2 in North Russia(1919), 20 in WW2 (1939-1945), and 4 in Viet Nam (1962-1972).

3. What rank did the highest ranking Australian V.C. recipient hold?

Answer: Lieutenant-Colonel

Lt-Col C.G.W Anderson was not only the highest ranking V.C winner, but also the oldest, earning his award at 44 yrs 11 mths. He won his V.C whilst leading a Brigade in a fighting withdrawal against the Japanese in Malaya in WW2.

4. What was unique about the four Victoria Cross recipients from the Viet Nam War?

Answer: They were from the same unit

They were all members of the Australian Army Training Team Viet Nam. Two of the four were posthumous. It is also interesting to note that the first Australian soldier killed in Viet Nam came from the AATTV.

5. Of the 64 Australian Victoria Crosses received in World War 1, how many were awarded to airmen?

Answer: 1

Lt. Frank Hubert McNamara, 1st Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, won the only V.C for rescuing a downed pilot by landing his plane under fire and picking him up whilst he himself was wounded. The action occurred in Palestine 20 March 1917.

6. Of the 96 Australian Victoria Crosses received, how many were awarded posthumously?

Answer: 28

15 posthumous awards in WW1, 1 posthumous award for North Russia, 10 awards for WW2, and 2 posthumous awards for Viet Nam.

7. Who received the first Australian Victoria Cross on territory administered by Australia?

Answer: Pte B.S Kingsbury

Pte T E Kingsbury won his V.C on 29 Aug 1942 at Isurava (on the Kokoda track, New Guinea), Pte Partridge won his V.C on 24 Jul 1945 at Bonis Peninsula, Bogainville, Pte Kenna won his V.C on the 15 May 1945 near Wewak, New Guinea, and Sgt Derrick won his V.C on 24 Nov 1943 at Sattelberg, New Guinea. Of note is that Pte Kingsbury's V.C was also the first awarded in the South-West Pacific Area.

8. Captain Neville Howse received Australia's first Victoria Cross. Where did he earn it, and what unit did he belong to?

Answer: South Africa - N.S.W Army Medical Corps

Capatain Howse won his V.C on 24 Jul 1900, when he rode out under intense fire to rescue a wounded soldier. His horse was shot dead under him, so he continued on foot bringing the soldier back and treating his wounds. He is the only medical person of the Australian Forces to receive a V.C.

9. The Battle of Lone Pine, Gallipoli, 7-9 Aug 1915 saw a large number of Victoria Crosses received by Australians. How many?

Answer: 7

One during the night 7-8, one on the night 8-9, and the remainder on the 9 Aug 1915. The Australians were successful in this battle, which was designed to be a feint.

10. Up to the end of 2020, members of the Royal Australian Navy have received 4 Victorian Crosses.

Answer: False

The Australian Navy has been awarded a single Victoria Cross. This was awarded posthumously (and rather belatedly) to Edward "Teddy" Sheean in August 2020 for actions on HMAS Armidale during the Second World War, following a long-running campaign. Five members have however been awarded the George Cross "for acts of great heroism of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger".

Source: Author munnis

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