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‘It was so unbelievable that anyone could do it’

9 December 2020
Edward “Teddy” Sheean posthumously receives was awarded Australia’s highest military honour for acts of bravery during wartime

His rank was ordinary seaman, but there was nothing ordinary about Edward “Teddy” Sheean.

Claire Hunter

Claire Hunter

Claire Hunter is a features writer with the Australian War Memorial.

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Last updated: 6 January 2023

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