Event Brief
Vietnam veteran John O’Halloran awarded Medal for Gallantry
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: Vietnam veteran John O’Halloran received Australia’s third-highest military honour for leading a fixed bayonet charge in South Vietnam.
WHO: John O’Halloran
WHAT: Awarding of the Medal for Gallantry to John O’Halloran
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 4:32 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: He was recognized for leading a fixed bayonet charge.
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