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Like many war heroes, the man who won this medal never talked about it
Key takeaways
- Michael Paice served in the 53rd Battalion during World War II.
- While being shot at, Private Paice attempted to retrieve the body of the patrol's first scout, then helped his wounded commander back to safety while also taking down a nearby post of Japanese soldiers.
- For his bravery, the Griffith soldier was awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal, one of the most distinguished medals bestowed upon British and Commonwealth forces at the time.
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Michael Paice served in the 53rd Battalion during World War II. (ABC Riverina: Nicola Ceccato)
Link copied Share Share article In February 1945, Private Michael Paice was in the jungle of Bougainville, in the Solomon Islands archipelago, with his fighting patrol on a mission to engage with the Japanese when they came under sudden fire.
While being shot at, Private Paice attempted to retrieve the body of the patrol's first scout, then helped his wounded commander back to safety while also taking down a nearby post of Japanese soldiers.
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