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JackaKid's Geocache 33 - Moon VC Traditional Cache

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JackaKid: Releasing the spot for another Geocache. Thank you to everyone who found my Geocaches.

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Hidden : 6/21/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Note that this Reserve is currently closed between the hours of 3.00 PM and 7.00 AM from 30 April to 1 August 2015. Do NOT attempt to find this Geocache between these times - or wear your Kangaroo Onesie in there !

I live in the suburb of Jacka - named after Albert Jacka VC. A previous Geocache of mine commemorates Albert Jacka VC. This one commemorates another Australian World War I VC recipient – Mick Moon VC.


Captain Rupert Theo Vance "Mick" Moon VC (14 August 1892 – 28 February 1986).

He was 24 years old, and a lieutenant in the 58th Battalion (Victoria), Australian Imperial Force during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 12 May 1917 near Bullecourt, France, Lieutenant Moon's immediate objective was a position in advance of a hostile trench, and then against the trench itself, after the capture of which it was intended that his men should co-operate in a further assault. Although wounded in the initial advance, he reached the first objective, but was again wounded in the assault on the trench. He nevertheless continued to inspire and encourage his men and captured the trench, but was again wounded when consolidating the position. It was not until he was severely wounded for a fourth time that he agreed to retire from the fight.

He later achieved the rank of captain.

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Australian War Memorial.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybt

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)