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★Victoria Cross

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John Dwyer (soldier) — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals4

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1061593 of 4481

Australian Army#33of 85

World War I#385of 928

Gallipoli Campaign#12of 29

Western Front#54of 154

Battle of Messines#7of 15

Battle of Passchendaele#19of 42

John Dwyer (soldier)

Lieutenant, Australian Army

World War IGallipoli CampaignWestern FrontBattle of MessinesBattle of Passchendaele

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross
1914-15 Star
British War Medal 1914–1920
Victory Medal 1914-19

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John James Dwyer, VC, commonly known as Jack or JJ, was an Australian soldier, politician, and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Following his military service, Dwyer transitioned into public life and was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 1931 representing the Labor Party.

He served as Deputy Premier of Tasmania from August 1958 to May 1959 and remained in political office until his death.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts