Berwick Military Medals

DASHER, The Kevin Wheatley VC Story - Paperback — Berwick Medals Available now! ‘Dasher’ Wheatley VC is one of the most extraordinary characters in Australian history. Dasher was a husband, father, champion footballer, and one of the finest soldiers this country has ever produced. The ADF uses the story of his sacrifice as a perfect example of valour and mate...

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Australian VC Recipient receives Medal for Gallantry after 60 year wait On the 28th of May 2025, the family of Kevin Wheatley VC arrived at Government House in Sydney to receive the Medal for Gallantry on Kevin's behalf.This was ...

Don't miss the premiere of my new series tomorrow afternoon. This short film covers the life death and service of Martin O'Merea VC. Hoping this will be the first of many. Please subscribe and hit the notification bell. If you miss the premiere, the film will be available to watch at any time.
Lest we forget.

VC Films: Episode 1 - Martin O'Meara VC In this, the first video in the new series, author Michael C. Madden presents a short film about an Australian Victoria Cross recipient based on his not-for-...

This is the second story in my text to screen series. I wrote this story about 30 years ago.

The Giant's Redemption A short story written by best-selling author, Michael C. Madden, when he was a teenager. This tale has been brought to life using AI.

New from Michael C. Madden

Travelling Jack's Time Machine A short story about a misguided inventor by, Michael C. Madden. This story was first published in, Short and Twisted by Celapene Press in 2014. It led to the...

Congratulations to the Wheatley and Swanton families. These awards have been a long time come and couldn't be more deserved. Lest we forget.

Mates killed in Vietnam six decades ago to be awarded new medals The late Kevin “Dasher” Wheatley is set to become one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers after a military appeals tribunal recommended new medals for him and the mate who died with him in Vietnam in 1965.

Just a reminder all 3 books are available from this link. Order now and I'll make sure they are sent well in time for Christmas.

Stacey Casey Trilogy — Berwick Medals Special offer, all 3 books in this trilling trilogy, personally signed by the author, for just $40 plus postage. Stacey Casey is a fun and adventurous middle-grade series that will take kids on a wild ride into the past.On their journey, readers will discover surprising and sometimes hidden and f

Sorry to all that are asking for copies of Dasher. The book has sold out and the publisher has decided not to do another print at this time. I have no control over this. However, the Dasher Wheatley story is not finished, More to come.

My talk in Sydney today. Thanks so much to the NSW Military History Society for their wonderful event and bringing me to Sydney to talk about Dasher.

MHS One Day Conference - 'The True Story of an Unlikely Australian Hero' (Lecture #4 HD) Historian Michael C. Madden presents an inspirational and outstanding lecture on Kevin 'Dasher' Wheatley who received a VC for his heroic duty as a Australia...

Anyone wanting all three books in the trilogy at a special price can now get them here.

Stacey Casey Trilogy — Berwick Medals Special offer, all 3 books in this trilling trilogy, personally signed by the author, for just $40 plus postage. Stacey Casey is a fun and adventurous middle-grade series that will take kids on a wild ride into the past.On their journey, readers will discover surprising and sometimes hidden and f