Brit Soldier wins Victoria Cross

[Pylon]

Though not CAP-related, I was sure some of you might be interested to know a Private in the British Army was just awarded the Victoria Cross (the UK-equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor) for actions in Iraq.  These things don't come along too often, but I'm sure it's a great morale booster for his unit.

Check out the article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4358921.stm

The full citation of his actions is also here:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4360461.stm

Very interesting stuff.  Makes you wonder if a CMOH will be seen for anyone's actions in Iraq.

[Major_Chuck]

What I found interesting is that he is from one of the Commonwealth Nations.

I don't know if anyone's been awarded the CMH during Operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom. 

[JaL5597]

What I found interesting is that he is from one of the Commonwealth Nations.

I don't know if anyone's been awarded the CMH during Operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom. 

http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050318/OPINION/503180329/1004

According to the article Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith will be recieving the Medal of Honor postomously.

[MIKE]

What I found interesting is that he is from one of the Commonwealth Nations.

I don't know if anyone's been awarded the CMH during Operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom. 

http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050318/OPINION/503180329/1004

According to the article Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith will be recieving the Medal of Honor postomously.

Bump.

http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/citation/index.html