Kevin 'Dasher' Wheatley VC is one of the most extraordinary characters in
Australian history. Dasher was a husband, father, champion footballer and one of
the finest soldiers this country has ever produced. The story of his sacrifice
is used by the ADF as a perfect example of valour and mateship to this day.
Although he is one of the most famous Victoria Cross recipients of all time, his
story has never been fully told. Until now.
Dasher: The Kevin Wheatley VC Story was written with firsthand accounts from
Dasher's family and the men who served and fought alongside him. It tells not
only the story of an unlikely lad from the mean streets of Sydney, but that of a
soldier whose death devastated the ranks of three armies and changed the way
Australia dealt with the overseas loss of service people forever.
Everyone who met the man has a Dasher Wheatley story of larrikin behaviour,
outstanding soldiering, stunning valour, or all three.
Forwarded by Keith Payne, this book ...
Main title:
Dasher : The Kevin Wheatley VC Story
Creator:
Michael C. Madden, author
Date Published:
2021 - 2022
Language:
English
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