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Heroic Score184527th out of 4480
Number of Medals12
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score204470 of 4480
Australian Army#8of 85
Infantry#187of 1502
World War I#205of 928
Western Front#19of 154
Battle of Messines#2of 15
Battle of Passchendaele#8of 42
Battle of Broodseinde#2of 9
World War II#244of 924
Syria–Lebanon campaign#2of 2
Battle of Merdjayoun#1of 3
Battle of Damour#1of 3
Dutch East Indies campaign#1of 2
Battle of Java#1of 1
Battle of Leuwiliang#1of 1
Walter Peeler
Warrant Officer Class II, Australian Army
World War IWestern FrontBattle of MessinesBattle of PasschendaeleBattle of BroodseindeWorld War IISyria–Lebanon campaignBattle of MerdjayounBattle of DamourDutch East Indies campaignBattle of JavaBattle of Leuwiliang
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
Walter Peeler was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. He was decorated following his actions during the Battle of Broodseinde in October 1917 during the First World War.
Then a lance corporal in the Australian Imperial Force, he repeatedly took the lead in the 37th Battalion's advance on well-defended German positions. During the battle, he single-handedly destroyed four machine gun posts and killed more than 30 German soldiers, showcasing extraordinary courage and devotion to duty.
In addition to his Victoria Cross, Peeler's long and dedicated military service to his country was later recognized with the award of the British Empire Medal. He remains one of Australia's most celebrated wartime heroes of the early 20th century.
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Score Breakdown
Victoria Cross(base 100)
+100British Empire Medal 1932(base 60)
+60Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))
+24Heroic Score184 pts