The First World War started on the 28th of July 1914 when Austria-Hungry declared war on Serbia. The war lasted until the 11th of November 1918. One of the awards that can be presented to some veterans that have done something significant in the war is the Victoria Cross. It is the main award for acts of bravery and fearlessness during the time served in the War. Queen Victoria founded the award in 1856. Patrick Bugden was presented this award because of his actions that were displayed on the 26-28th of September 1917 whist serving as a private in the 31st Battalion of the Australian army during the First World War. Patrick Bugden was most deserving of the Victoria Cross because of his heroic actions The First World War, also known as the …show more content…
Great War, was a global war centred in Europe. The War was declared by Austria-Hungry on Serbia because of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist. In Australia, the enlistment for the war began in August of 1914. Patrick Bugden enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force as a private on the 25th of May 1916. Over 50,000 men enlisted and thousands were rejected on medical grounds by the end of that year. “[One man] was told that his eyesight was defective and was twice turned away before a £2 tip facilitated his passage into the Australian Infantry Force. Rejected men stumbled in tears from the tables, unable to answer sons or mates left to the fortunes of war…” (Gammage, B 2010, Australian soldiers in the Great War, Melbourne University Publishing, Carlton, Vic.) Patrick Bugden boarded for the Western Front with the 31st Battalion reinforcements in September of 1916. He joined the unit on the 19th of March 1917 at Bapaume and served there until the end of May. Patrick Bugden was incredibly worthy of the Victoria Cross because of his fearlessness and bravery displayed when he served in the 31st Battalion during World War 1.
He earned this major award during the battle of Polygon Wood on the 26th-28th of September 1917. This battle began at 5:30am on September 26th 1917, when the Dominion and British guns opened on a 10km front. The purpose of this was to build on the improvements made during the Battle of Menin Road. Patrick Bugden directed a small group to attack German machine-gun posts. He also captured the posts with bombs and bayonet and then he, independently, charged a few Germans who had imprisoned a corporal. On various occasions in the next few days he rescued wounded and injured men while risking his life but on one occasion when he was volunteering for a dangerous mission he was sadly killed in action on the 28th of September 1917. He was an exceptionally great soldier during the war and as one of his friends, Alex Thomson said on the 29th October 1917 “…I owe to Paddy Bugden for is bravery in rescuing me…” (as cited from the Queensland Museum). He was extremely courageous and fearless in all the selfless choices that he made. For his bravery during his time served he was later awarded the Victoria Cross. Overall Patrick Bugden was very deserving of the Victoria Cross because of all of the courage and bravery that he showed whilst he served in the 31st
Battalion. During Patrick Bugden’s time at the war he sent many letters home to his mother describing what he had done that day. One example of a letter is when his battalion embarked for England in September 1916. He recounted his daily events like “…fall in a eight o’clock, practice bomb throwing. Physical exercises, squad drill. Dinner 1o’clock soup, meat, potatoes, one piece bread…”(9th September 1919 as cited in Queensland Museum) Although Patrick Bugden was telling his mother all the good things that he was a part of during World War I there, were also bad things about the war that he did not mention to his mother. The living conditions were very much a downside of the war. The region at ANZAC Cove that was occupied by the Australian and New Zealand forces was extremely small. There was also no natural water source in the area so there were continuous shortages. There was much difficulty landing on the beach water, food, ammunition and other supplies that were delivered on ships. The poor food that was served to the men affected their health. They lived on a staple diet of tinned bully beef, army biscuits and jam. With up to 25, 000 men crowded in a small space, the bathrooms were quickly occupied and there was restricted space for new ones. This is just a small part of the harsh conditions that Patrick Bugden and his fellow soldier faced whilst serving in World War I. Overall, Patrick Bugden was an extremely incredible soldier, which Australia was lucky to have on their side. He saved many peoples’ lives, some of which he may have not even known, by putting himself before others. World War I is a very big event that occurred in World History and Patrick Bugden should be known as an amazing soldier for all the heroic actions that he did whist participating during this major event. As Patrick Bugden was killed in action he should be proud that he did for a great cause and because of that he should be remembered as a hero. Therefore, Patrick Bugden was most deserving of the Victoria Cross because of his heroic actions, which he displayed whilst serving in the 31st Battalion.
World War one saw many great airmen, but there were two that stood out among the rest; Captain Edward Rickenbacker and 2nd Lieutenant Frank Luke, Jr. These men both demonstrated courage and bravery that ultimately asked them for their life. Both men received the Congressional Medal of Honor for their deeds of bravery, as well as earning the title of Ace. An Ace is someone that has shot down at least five enemy planes. Rickenbacker was nicknamed “Ace of the Aces”, while Luke was the first of only two men to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Luke honored his country through his actions. Frank Luke Jr demonstrated superior characteristics that lead him to make a valuable contribution to World War I through bravery, skilled flying skills, and selflessness.
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...st victories like no other individual. Billy Bishop emerged from Owen Sound, Ontario and struggled through his training days. He proved himself as a great war hero and earned his spot among those most honoured and remembered.
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First of all, George Patton is a very respectable man, and that is the reason why he rose through the ranks so quickly. When George Patton joined the military, he joined in the beginning of WWI. After WWI, he enlisted into the military once again in WWII. He was then promoted so many times that he became a Four Star General. He commanded many people on the battlefield, and he gave very inspiring speeches. In one of his speeches, George Patton said, "No person ever won a war by dying for his country. You won it by making the other poor dumb person die for his country." I believe that one
A major experience he underwent while serving, was in the Battle of the Somme which actually happened four days before his birthday on July 20, 1916. Graves was shot down, the bullet tore right through his shoulder and chest severel...
By doing this he showed his love for his country, and history itself, he would do everything to the fullest. He raised his family to the best of his ability, he was a good family man, and a hard worker that endured whatever confronted him. This is why he is my hero, because of his strength and his will to make sacrifices.