Patrick Bugden Military person

Patrick Joseph Bugden VC (17 March 1897 – 28 September 1917) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He served during the First World War in the 31st Battalion, Australian Imperial Force and was killed during the Battle of Polygon Wood during which he displayed the bravery for which he was posthumously awarded the VC.

Personal facts

Patrick Bugden
Birth dateMarch 17, 1897
Birth place
Tatham New South Wales
Date of deathSeptember 28, 1917
Place of death
Ypres

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Military person

allegianceAustralia
award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Western Front (World War I)
World War I
military branch
First Australian Imperial Force
military unit
31st Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment
service start1916
service end1917

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External resources

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