“On 8th July 1965 Lance Corporal Munday was the second in command of 17 Section B Company of the First Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment
when a rifleman in his section opened fire on ten Viet Cong Guerillas. After the first shot the rifle failed to reload and the rifleman was wounded by
enemy fire. [The Rifle was an L1A1 self-loading Rifle, based on the FN FAL.] Lance Corporal Munday immediately moved to a position where he could support the soldier by engaging the enemy with fire from his machine carbine [an Owen Gun, which had been in service with the Australian Army since 1941].”

“Lance Corporal Munday received a gunshot wound which shattered his leg and resulted in its subsequent amputation. Although badly wounded he continued to engage the enemy and direct the fire of his section’s machine gun. He was again wounded by a shot which shattered his right shoulder however he continued to engage the enemy by transferring his weapon to his left hand and changing magazines whilst holding the machine carbine between his knees.”

“He continued to direct the fire of his section and indicate the location of the enemy to his platoon commander until the action was completed.
By his extreme courage and devotion to duty Lance Corporal Munday, although severely wounded, not only ensured the safety of other members of his section and platoon but so inspired them that the attack was carried out with speed and success.”