What award did Peter Cosgrove receive in 1971?
Victoria Cross
Military Cross
Knight of the Order of Australia
None
Answer
Peter Cosgrove was awarded the Military Cross in 1971 for his actions in Vietnam. He was serving as a lieutenant in the Royal Australian Regiment at the time and was commended for his bravery in action. The Military Cross is a British military decoration awarded for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
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