Alfred Shout
Alfred John Shout VC, MC (8 August 1882 – 11 August 1915) was the most highly decorated soldier serving with the Australian Army during the Gallipoli Campaign. In 1915 he was awarded the Military Cross during the landing at Anzac Cove in April and receiving the Victoria Cross posthumously for his actions during the Battle of Lone Pine in August. He was also Mentioned in Despatches twice.
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