OTD 24.5 May 24th Traditional Cache

OTD - 24:5 

Perhaps you want a smiley for every day of the year or maybe a birthday smiley. For whatever reason these 12 mini monthly power trails are here to be found. Most are easily located, with an occasional sneaky one in the mix, sat lock can be difficult in some areas.

Here are some facts for this day. You are welcome to log your interesting, quirky or fun fact/s with your log.

On This Day - May 24th 1969

The last Australian is awarded the original Victoria Cross, prior to the introduction of the Victoria Cross for Australia. 

The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for acts of bravery in wartime. It was introduced by Queen Victoria on 29 January 1856 to honour acts of bravery shown by individuals during the Crimean War. The Victoria Cross is presented to the recipient by the reigning British monarch at a special ceremony held at Buckingham Palace.

Since World War II, only four medals have been awarded to members of the Australian Army. The last Australian to receive an original Victoria Cross was Warrant Officer Keith Payne. He received the Victoria Cross for gallantry on 24 May 1969 during the Vietnam War. This was two decades before the introduction of the Victoria Cross for Australia, which was created by letters patent signed by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, in January 1991. The highest award in the Australian Honours System, it superseded the Victoria Cross.