World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 51st Battalion of the Victoria Australian Imperial Forces. At Villers-Bretonneux, France, on April 24, 1918, Lieutenant Sadlier was in command of an advance squad against German machine gun positions. Although himself being wounded, his team was successful in killing the first two crews and capturing the machine guns. Lieutenant Sadlier alone attacked a third enemy machine gun with his revolver, killing the crew of four and taking the gun. For conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 51st Battalion of the Victoria Australian Imperial Forces. At Villers-Bretonneux, France, on April 24, 1918, Lieutenant Sadlier was in command of an advance squad against German machine gun positions. Although himself being wounded, his team was successful in killing the first two crews and capturing the machine guns. Lieutenant Sadlier alone attacked a third enemy machine gun with his revolver, killing the crew of four and taking the gun. For conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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LIEUTENANT
51 BATTALION
AGE 72
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