This guy really is a hero

[Saltire]

here. That's what the word really means

Absolutely!

Also good to see the recognition of the quality of "mateship".

I did read it out to DH and say "Don't you ever do that"

I saw the footage of the investiture on Sky, and how the Aussie CDS was the first to salute the VC (Air Chief Marshal to Cpl VC!)

DH says he's once saluted a VC (Rambahadur Limbu): says it was a lovely moment.

I would salute him too

he is a true hero and the australian news gave him some wonderful air time to

Good drills that man!

Fully deserving of the award, it's a pity he's an Aussie but hey, nobody's perfect...