Permanent
Level 2

 

The Hall of Valour honours the 101 Australians who have received the Victoria Cross and the nine Australian Defence personnel who have directly received the George Cross.

Ordinary Seaman Edward "Teddy" Sheean VC became the 101st Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross when he was posthumously awarded in December 2020.

Sheean was the first member of the Royal Australian Navy to receive this honour. His Victoria Cross is on permanent display in the Hall of Valour.

Free entry

All visitors require a free timed ticket to enter the Memorial Galleries.

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Peter Burness explains the significance of the Hall of Valour, the qualities of those awarded the Victoria Cross and the definition of valour.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

The Australian War Memorial acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and waters. We pay our respects to elders past and present.