CBC PoliticsApr 21
Victoria Cross fight reignited as MPs back independent honours review
A Commons committee has unanimously called for an independent review of Canada’s highest military honours, reopening the case of the late Pte. Jess Larochelle. Veterans and MPs argue new evidence warrants reconsideration for the Canadian Victoria Cross, despite past military findings that no Afghan War actions met its exceptionall...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/battle-honours-victoria-cross-mps-defence-9.7171143?cmp=rss
Show threadThe Empty PressApr 16

We’re also sad that we’re probably just being naive.

#Canada #VictoriaCross

The Empty PressApr 16

Considering the circumstances one must be in to receive it, we're grateful that none of our soldiers have been awarded the medal.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/what-is-the-canadian-victoria-cross-the-medal-that-no-one-has-ever-received/

#Canada #VictoriaCross

What is the Canadian Victoria Cross — the medal that no one has ever received?

The Canadian Victoria Cross is Canada’s highest military honour. It was created more than 30 years ago, but has yet to be awarded to anyone.

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Peter RileyApr 7

#AustralianWarMemorial will review its #BenRobertsSmith - the most-decorated living Australian war veteran - display following #warcrimes charges being laid against him. He “who must be obeyed” was arrested and charged with five counts of committing the war crime of five murders in Afghanistan between 2009-2012
The display commemorates Ben Roberts-Smith's #VictoriaCross in its Hall of Valour.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/war-memorial-review-ben-roberts-smith-display-war-crimes-charges/106539330

(2023)
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/02/ben-roberts-smith-calls-for-uniform-to-be-removed-from-australian-war-memorial-display

#Afghanistan #Canberra #KerryStokes #SAS

John     Apr 7

RE: https://cycle.town/@ElectricTrike/116361109619325945

#BenRobertsSmith, the former #VictoriaCross winner & #Australian #soldier, has been arrested for alleged #WarCrimes.

The Australian federal police and Office of the Special Investigator are set to speak in Sydney shortly after midday about the arrest of the 47-year-old at Sydney airport on Tuesday morning. #auspol

CBC Top StoriesApr 5
Ontario supports House of Commons petition to allow top military honour to be awarded to late Ontario veteran
A House of Commons petition that calls on the federal government to establish an independent review board for military honours, such as the Victoria Cross, now has support from Ontario’s provincial government.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/victoria-cross-petition-ontario-support-9.7147471?cmp=rss
CBC CanadaApr 5
Ontario supports House of Commons petition to allow top military honour to be awarded to late Ontario veteran
A House of Commons petition that calls on the federal government to establish an independent review board for military honours, such as the Victoria Cross, now has support from Ontario’s provincial government.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/victoria-cross-petition-ontario-support-9.7147471?cmp=rss
CBC SudburyApr 5
Ontario supports House of Commons petition to allow top military honour to be awarded to late Ontario veteran
A House of Commons petition that calls on the federal government to establish an independent review board for military honours, such as the Victoria Cross, now has support from Ontario’s provincial government.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/victoria-cross-petition-ontario-support-9.7147471?cmp=rss
NewsletterTFApr 2

MEDALS SHIFT VENUES AMID INSTITUTIONAL RIFT

Lord Ashcroft's medal collection of 230 Victoria Crosses and George Crosses moved from Imperial War Museum to National Army Museum after gallery closed Sept 30.

#MedalCollection, #ImperialWarMuseum, #NationalArmyMuseum, #VictoriaCross, #GeorgeCross

https://newsletter.tf/lord-ashcroft-medals-move-iwm-national-army-museum/

NewsletterTFApr 2

Around 230 Victoria Crosses and George Crosses from Lord Ashcroft's collection have moved to the National Army Museum. This collection was on display at the Imperial War Museum for 15 years.

#MedalCollection, #ImperialWarMuseum, #NationalArmyMuseum, #VictoriaCross, #GeorgeCross
https://newsletter.tf/lord-ashcroft-medals-move-iwm-national-army-museum/

Lord Ashcroft Medals Moved from IWM to National Army Museum After Gallery Closure

Lord Ashcroft's medal collection of 230 Victoria Crosses and George Crosses moved from Imperial War Museum to National Army Museum after gallery closed Sept 30.

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