Ted Kenna, VC (courtesy The Age).
Edward Kenna, known as Ted, was awarded the Army’s greatest honour after risking his life to help save his platoon during a heavy machine gun attack in New Guinea on May 15, 1945.
Less than 50 metres from a Japanese machine gun crew, the then Private Kenna stood up in full view and continually fired upon the enemy gunner to save the lives of his fellow soldiers.
As bullets darted between his arms and his body, Mr Kenna continued to fire and when his machine gun ran empty called for a rifle to continue his assault.
He shot the gunner dead but was fired upon from a second position as another enemy soldier tried to seize control of the machine gun.
Mr Kenna remained standing and killed the man with his next round.
His bravery allowed his company’s attack to succeed and the enemy bunker to be captured. (The Age).
TODAY’S WOD
An Australian hero workout today to honour two heroes.
“Luke”
In Memory of Luke Worsley.
Five Rounds for time of:
9 HSPU
15 Ring Dips
21 Thrusters 40kg
Run 200m
Private Luke Worsley, was serving with Special Operations Task Group in Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, 23 November 2007 when he was killed by small arms fire while participating in a planned and deliberate attack by our forces against Taliban leaders.
Workout Courtesy of CFX
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