Rupert Vance "Mick" Moon | |
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![]() Rupert Moon | |
Nickname(s) | "Mick" |
Born | Bacchus Marsh, Victoria | 14 August 1892
Died | 28 February 1986 Barwon Heads, Victoria | (aged 93)
Buried | Mount Duneed Cemetery |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1914–19 1942–45 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 58th Battalion |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Spouse(s) | Susan Alison May Vincent |
Rupert Theo Vance "Mick" Moon, VC (14 August 1892 – 28 February 1986) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.