The Most Fearless and Gallant Soldier I Have Ever Seen

Focusing on the life of Martin O'Meara, this biography chronicles the journey of Australia's only Irish-born Victoria Cross recipient from County Tipperary. It details his courageous service with the Australian Imperial Force during World War I, particularly his valor at Mouquet Farm in 1916. The narrative also addresses the profound impact of war on O'Meara's mental health, leading to a breakdown upon his return to Australia, and his subsequent years spent in mental hospitals until his death in 1935.