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Richard Kelliher
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Richard Kelliher | |
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 Richard Kelliher in 1946 | |
| Born | 1 September 1910 Ballybeggan, Ireland |
| Died | 28 January 1963 (aged 52) Melbourne, Australia |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Second Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 2/25th Battalion |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Richard Kelliher, VC (1 September 1910 – 28 January 1963) was an Irish-born Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Kelliher received his VC while serving with the Second Australian Imperial Force in New Guinea during the Second World War.
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