Background
Tubb was born on 28 November 1881 to Harry and Emma E. Tubb, of Saint Helena, Longwood East, Victoria, Australia.
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Frederick Tubb
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Career
He was 33 years old, and a lieutenant in the 7th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, during the First World War when he was awarded the Venture capital for his actions on 9 August 1915 at Lone Pine, Gallipoli. Lieutenant Tubb held a newly captured trench which was being counter-attacked by the enemy, who blew in a sand-bag barricade, leaving only a foot of it standing. Tubb led his men back, repulsed the enemy and rebuilt the barricade.
Twice more the enemy blew in the barricade, but on each occasion this officer, although wounded in the head and arm, held his ground and assisted by corporals Alexander Burton and William Dunstan, rebuilt it, and maintained the position under heavy bombardment.
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Nationality
Australia
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Victoria Cross Victoria Cross; War Medal
Medals His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia along with the eight other Australian Gallipoli VCs. Tubb was awarded: Victoria Cross 1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory MedalMedals His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia along with the eight other Australian Gallipoli VCs. Tubb was awarded: Victoria Cross 1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal