I visited the Australian War Memorial yesterday in Canberra. There was much that was interesting however one Victoria Cross holder stuck in my mind. Warrant Officer Class 11 Rayene Stewart Simpson medals include his, VC, DCM, His Service Medals are for WW2, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam, Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Medal and the long service Good Conduct Medal. His history: Birth name Rayene Stewart Simpson Nickname(s) "Simmo" Born 16 February 1926 Redfern, New South Wales, Australia Died18 October 1978 (aged 52) Tokyo, Japan Allegiance Australia Service/branch Australian Army Years of service 1944–1947 1951–1966 1967–1970 Rank Warrant Officer Class II Unit Royal Australian Regiment Special Air Service Regiment AATTV Battles/wars Second World War Cowra breakout South West Pacific theatre New Guinea campaign Korean War Battle of Maryang San Malayan Emergency Vietnam War Awards Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal Silver Star (United States) Bronze Star (United States) His biography from: http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/simpson-rayene-stewart-11699