Hugo Throssell was an outspoken opponent of war, and claimed that the suffering he had seen had made him a socialist. His stance on the futility of war outraged many people, especially as they were coming from a national hero and the son of a respected former premier.

• Victoria Cross
• 1914-15 Star
• British War Medal ( 1914-20 )
• Victory Medal ( 1914-19 )

[ London Gazette, 15 October 1915 ], Hill 60, Gallipoli, Turkey, 29 & 30 August 1915, Second Lieutenant Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell, 10th Light Horse Regiment, Australian Imperial Force.

For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during operations on the Kaiakij Aghala (Hill 60) in the Gallipoli Peninsula on 29th and 30th August 1915.

Although severely wounded in several places during a counter-attack he refused to leave his post or to obtain medical assistance till all danger was passed, when he had his wounds dressed and returned to the firing line until ordered out of action by the Medical Officer.

By his personal courage and example he kept up the spirits of his party and was largely instrumental in saving the situation at a critical period

Hugo Throssell was invested with his Victoria Cross by King George V at Buckingham Palace on the 4th December 1915.