Berwick Military Medals

01/08/2025

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...

28/05/2025

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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 ...

23/07/2024

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.

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-...

17/05/2024

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

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.

16/05/2024

New from Michael C. Madden

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...

29/01/2024

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

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.

04/12/2023

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.

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

12/10/2023

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.

07/10/2023

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.

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...

06/10/2023

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

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

04/10/2022

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 fascinating historical facts. Stacey and her friend Oliver travel back in time where they encounter villains, her