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The researchers found he had been awarded the British Military Cross, as well as the Polish Cross of Valour and Bar, for fighting in Belgium, during which his right hand was blown off.

Nearly 45,000 people have signed an online petition calling for him to be awarded Australia's most prestigious bravery honour, the Cross of Valour.

For "sticking it" so gallantly Lieutenant Woolley was rightly awarded the cross of valour.

"Her cross of valour to her worthiest; No golden toy with milky pearls besprent, But simple bronze, and for a warrior's breast A fair, fit ornament."

My father gave me the Iron Cross of valour.