Kevin Wheatley Military person

Kevin Arthur Wheatley, VC (13 March 1937 – 13 November 1965) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Wheatley was one of four Australians to receive the award for actions during the Vietnam War.

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Birth date	March 13, 1937
Birth place	Australia , Surry Hills New South Wales
Date of death	November 13, 1965
Place of death	South Vietnam , Quảng Ngãi Province , Trà Bồng District

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allegiance	Australia
award	Silver Star Victoria Cross
military operations	Vietnam War Malayan Emergency
military branch	Australian Army
military unit	Royal Australian Regiment Australian Army Training Team Vietnam
service start	1956
service end	1965