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Walter Peeler, VC, BEM (9 August 1887 – 23 May 1968) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.
Jan 1, 1988 · Walter Peeler (1887-1968), soldier and custodian of the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, was born on 9 August 1887 at Barker's Creek, near Castlemaine, Victoria, eighth surviving child of William Peeler, a farmer and miner from Tasmania, and his English-born wife Mary Ellen, née Scott.
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Jun 20, 2016 · The story of Australian First World War Victoria Cross recipient Walter Peeler. From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Published. 20 June 2016. Credit: Australia War Memorial H06199. 66 men from...
Warrant Officer Class 2 Walter Peeler. Walter Peeler was born near Castlemaine, Victoria. He enlisted in February 1916 in time to join the 3rd Pioneer Battalion. He was slightly wounded during the battle of Messines in June 1917.
Aug 13, 2021 · Walter Peeler was born on 09 August 1887 at Barker's Creek, Victoria. There is no recorded education for Peeler but records state he worked on his parents' orchard. He enlisted into the Australian Imperial Force on 17 February 1916 and embarked with the 3rd Pioneer Battalion in June 1916.
In the opening stages of the advance 37th Battalion had to deal with the German positions at Levi Cottages, just east of the road running north-west from Zonnebeke to Langemark. Here, Lance Corporal W Peeler distinguished himself by his gallantry.
Peeler, Walter (1887–1968) soldier and custodian of the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
