Victoria Cross
Shout was evacuated from the Gallipoli Peninsula to the hospital ship Euralia shortly afterwards. On 11 August 1915, he succumbed to his wounds and was buried at sea. As a consequence of his actions during the Battle of Lone Pine, Shout was awarded the Victoria Cross, while Captain Cecil Sasse was decorated with the Distinguished Service Order.
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