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Leslie Thomas StarcevichLeslie Thomas Starcevich was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Details He was 26 years old, and a Private in the 2/43rd Bn. (S.A.), Australian Military Forces during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 25 May 1945 during the capture of Beaufort, North Borneo, the leading section came under fire from two enemy machine-gun posts and suffered casualties. Private Starcevich, a Bren gunner, moved forward and assaulted each post in turn, killing five of the enemy and putting the rest to flight. Later, when the section was again held up, he adopted similar tactics and single-handed captured two more posts, disposing of seven of the enemy. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Western Australia Army Museum (Perth, Western Australia, Australia). Reference This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Starcevich, Leslie Thomas
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