Teddy Sheean statue and renamed naval training vessel unveiled in Latrobe during Remembrance Day ceremony
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Teddy Sheean statue and renamed naval training vessel unveiled in Latrobe during Remembrance Day ceremony

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More than 80 years since his death, Tasmanian war hero Edward 'Teddy' Sheean has been recognised with a life-sized statue and the renaming of a naval training vessel in his honour. During the service, Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO also announced the Australian Navy cadets training ship had been renamed 'Training Ship Sheean'. World War II hero Edward 'Teddy' Sheean becomes the first Navy crew member to be awarded Australia's highest military honour, the Victoria Cross. At the Remembrance Day service on Monday, Mr Ivory said the statue and renaming of the naval training vessel was the "icing on the cake" following the Victoria Cross award.

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WWII hero Teddy Sheean awarded Victoria Cross, 78 years to the day after 'stuff of legend'
4 years, 3 months ago

WWII hero Teddy Sheean awarded Victoria Cross, 78 years to the day after 'stuff of legend'

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Seventy-eight years to the day since his heroic actions in World War II, Ordinary Seaman Edward 'Teddy' Sheean has become the first Navy crew member to be awarded Australia's highest military honour, the Victoria Cross. Key points: Tasmanian war hero Edward 'Teddy' Sheean has been awarded a Victoria Cross, 78 years after he died in battle The 18-year-old was last …

World War II hero Teddy Sheean to posthumously receive Victoria Cross
4 years, 7 months ago

World War II hero Teddy Sheean to posthumously receive Victoria Cross

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has recommended the Queen posthumously award World War II hero Edward 'Teddy' Sheean a Victoria Cross. Key points: An expert panel recommended Teddy Sheean receive a Victoria Cross for World War II valour He was a seaman on board HMAS Armidale when it was attacked by the Japanese in 1942 He was last seen firing an …

Family's long campaign to have WWII hero Teddy Sheean awarded Victoria Cross ends in tears of joy
4 years, 7 months ago

Family's long campaign to have WWII hero Teddy Sheean awarded Victoria Cross ends in tears of joy

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Garry Ivory cried tears of joy when he found out the Prime Minister recommended his uncle, Tasmanian World War II hero Edward "Teddy" Sheean, be awarded Australia's highest military honour. Key points: Garry Ivory has been fighting for 32 years to have his uncle, Teddy Sheean, posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross Sheean was 18 when he strapped himself to an …

World War II hero Teddy Sheean denied Victoria Cross, as decision branded 'slap in the face' for family
4 years, 10 months ago

World War II hero Teddy Sheean denied Victoria Cross, as decision branded 'slap in the face' for family

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Tasmanian World War II hero Teddy Sheean will not be awarded a Victoria Cross, with the Federal Government deciding to hold to an earlier decision that his actions "did not reach the particularly high standard" for Australia's highest wartime honour — a decision blasted by Senator Jacqui Lambie as "cowardice". Key points: Edward 'Teddy' Sheean was a seaman on board …

Battle for recognition of Teddy Sheean continues 75 years after HMAS Armidale went down
7 years, 3 months ago

Battle for recognition of Teddy Sheean continues 75 years after HMAS Armidale went down

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Memorials have taken place across the country to remember those who died and some who remarkably survived the Japanese attack on HMAS Armidale 75 years ago. In Teddy's home town of Latrobe about 60 people gathered to remember Ordinary Seaman Sheean and the rest of the crew involved in the conflict. "The legacy of Armidale and the legacy of sailors …

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