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Big Gorilla


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Yes Jack, Keith Payne, very well known and respected in Military and RSL circles, having been awarded the VC for service in Vietnam.

Keith Payne
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Keith Payne, VC, AM is an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the presence of the enemy" awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.
 
Born: 30 August 1933 (age 84 years), Ingham
Years of service: 195175
Service/branch: Australian Army
Units: Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Army Training Team Vietnam
Battles and wars: Korean War, Malayan Emergency,MORE
Awards: Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star


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G'day BG. Thanks. He once visited a ship I was serving in.

OK all. Who is this?

 

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G'day. Hint. Think about Ken's post.
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Has to be another VC winner. Kevin Wheatley
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G'day Dave. Thats him. Who do you have for us?

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Kevin Arthur "Dasher" Wheatley, VC was an Australian 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. Wikipedia
 
Born: 13 March 1937, Surry Hills
Died: 13 November 1965, Trà Bng District, Vietnam
Other name: "Dasher"
Place of burial: Pine Grove Memorial Park, Sydney, Pine Grove Cemetery, Blacktown
Awards: Victoria Cross, National Order of Vietnam
Battles and wars: Malayan Emergency, Vietnam War


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Ok then Another chap for youdave.jpeg



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Another Military man !!! I'll keep looking..

 



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Dave. ? A hero.
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Major General Sir Neville Reginald Howse.



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No sign of Dave. He hasn't been online for 3 days. Will give it till tonight then post a picture...



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Thanks BG
Had a bit of a family problem. Carry on .You are right. Listed as Aust first VC winner. Your go. Be back a bit later
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G'day BG. I agree with you about who he is. He came up on the list of VC awardees when I researched mine.

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Thanks Dave. Hope all turns out ok for you.WIT251.jpg Who knows this guy ? 



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Jeff Chandler.



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That's who it is Sheba. Over to you...

Jeff Chandler
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Jeff Chandler was an American actor, film producer and singer best remembered for playing Cochise in Broken Arrow, for which he was Oscar nominated.
 
Born: 15 December 1918, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Died: 17 June 1961, Culver City, California, United States
Height: 1.93 m
Spouse: Marjorie Hoshelle (m. 19461954)
Cause of death: Surgical complications


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Thanks BG.  This won't last long.

 

 

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Is it a very young Kate Ceberano, by any chance, Sheba

An international singer from New Zealand

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I can't hold back any longer waiting for someone to get this very easy one. It's Princess Meghan, a young Meghan...



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Sorry Tony.  Not Kate.  You got her BG.

Don't think we need a Bio here do we ?biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

Can't believe it took so long.



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Thanks again Sheba. Another easy one:

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Is It Audrey Hepburn?



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Sure is Sandy... Over to You..

Audrey Hepburn
British actress
Audrey Hepburn was a British actress, model, dancer and humanitarian. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, Hepburn was active during Hollywood's Golden Age. 
 
Born: 4 May 1929, Ixelles, Belgium
Died: 20 January 1993, Tolochenaz, Switzerland
Cause of death: Appendix cancer
Children: Luca Dotti, Sean Hepburn Ferrer


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Thanks BG I will be busy this morning so I will leave it open to the first person to post a pic



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Gday...

hmm cry hmm It's all gawn ded confuse

OK ... who's this bloke then?

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Cheers - John



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Aaron Pederson.



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Gday...

YAY .... response  

Yep ... ya spot on Sheba.

Aaron Pedersen was born in September 1970.
He is a proud indigenous man from Alice Springs.
Television and film actor - his acting career began in 1994
He has played well over 40 roles in his life
Originally a journalist with ABC TV in Melbourne.
He is known for his various film and television roles including: Mystery Road, Goldstone, City Homicide, Water Rats, The Circuit, Jack Irish, Wildside, The Secret Life of Us, A Place to Call Home and Heartland.

who ya got?

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Thanks John.  Try this one.

 

 

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Cheers,

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Is it James Dean with glasses?



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That's him Sandy.  Off you go.



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Thanks Sheba, who is this guy? Who is this.jpg



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