Private Horace William Madden

Service number 2/400186
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
Units
  • 3 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
  • 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
Places
Conflict/Operation Korean War, 1950-1953
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.

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Date of birth 14/02/1924
Date of death 06/11/1951