In the chaos of Australia’s largest post-WWII battle, Lieutenant Tony Jensen made the impossible choice to call artillery fire onto his own overrun position to save his men. 

Now, his former commander is leading a fierce campaign to upgrade Jensen’s decoration to the Victoria Cross and finally break the 50-year silence surrounding the Battle of Coral-Balmoral.

In the chaos of Australia&rsquo;s largest post-WWII battle, Lieutenant Tony Jensen made the impossible choice to call artillery fire onto his own overrun position to save his men. 
Now, his former commander is leading a fierce campaign to upgrade Jensen&rsquo;s decoration to the Victoria Cross and finally break the 50-year silence surrounding the Battle of Coral-Balmoral.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave

Inside Australia’s largest post-WWII battle that history almost forgot

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