Defence Minister Linda Reynolds confirmed to the Senate on 13 May 2020 that a VC would not be awarded to Teddy Sheean for his actions aboard the sinking HMAS Armidale during a Japanese aerial attack in the Timor Sea on 1 December 1942.
“The 2019 review by the tribunal did not present any new evidence that might support reconsideration of the valour inquiries recommendation,” she said. “That is also my view and the view of Defence. It is a very difficult decision, but I believe in the circumstance, the right decision.”
