Queen Approves Victoria Cross for Seaman Teddy Sheean

Queen Approves Victoria Cross for Seaman Teddy Sheean
Queen Elizabeth II is given a book by Major Peter Norton GC, which recalls the exploits by the twenty-five living recipients of the Victoria and George Cross medals, during a reception for the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association at in the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace on May 16, 2018 in London, England. John Stillwell - Pool/Getty Images
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Australian war hero Teddy Sheean is finally getting the recognition he deserves after 78 years of injustice.

The Queen has agreed to award the World War II seaman a posthumous Victoria Cross, which is Australia’s highest military honour.