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.
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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.
Quote from: Major_Chuck on March 19, 2005, 03:00:12 PM
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.
Quote from: JaL5597 on March 19, 2005, 06:20:22 PM
Quote from: Major_Chuck on March 19, 2005, 03:00:12 PM
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