Service number | 2/400186 |
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Birth Date | 14/02/1924 |
Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Cronulla |
Death Date | 06/11/1951 |
Death Place | Korea |
Also known as | Madden, Slim |
Final Rank | Private |
Service | Australian Army |
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Conflict/Operation | Korean War, 1950-1953 |
Private Horace William Madden
Description
The George Cross posthumously awarded to Horace 'Slim' Madden (1924-1951) was the highest decoration gained by an Australian in the Korean War. Madden was born at Cronulla, Sydney, and joined the Second AIF aged just 18. Afterwards he was with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. Captured at the battle of Kapyong, he showed courage and defiance while a prisoner of war that was an inspiration to all around him. His medals are on display in the Conflicts 1945 to Today galleries.
Rolls
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Honours and Awards:
- Unit
- 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
- Conflict
- Korean War, 1950-1953
- Rank
- Private
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Honours and Awards (Recommendation):
- Conflict
- Korean War, 1950-1953
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
- Conflict
- Korean War, 1950-1953
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
Date of birth | 14/02/1924 | |
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Date of death | 06/11/1951 |
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